Vista Norte is a climb of 12.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Vista Norte tops out at 1,451 m above sea level. It is located in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 13.3%. The climb has 737 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Vista Norte from Cuiabá is a hors catégorie climb of 12 km at an average gradient of 6.1% for 737 m of elevation gain, which makes it a long, sustained effort. The start is demanding, with 7% over km 0.0-1.0, followed by 6% over km 1.0-2.0 and then 5% over km 2.0-3.0. The real difficulty is concentrated in the second half, with 7% over km 7.0-8.0, then 7% over km 10.0-11.0 and 8% over km 11.0-12.0, just when fatigue is at its peak.
Tips for pacing the climb:
1. Don't go out too hard. The 7% of km 0.0-1.0 tempts you to attack, but settle into a steady rhythm from the start so you still have something in the tank.
2. Make the most of the flat section. Between km 4.0 and km 6.0 (2% then 1%), get the cranks turning again, drink and eat, because the gradient gives you no respite after that.
3. Save something for the finale. Ride within yourself until km 10.0, then empty the tank on the final stretch at 7% and 8% up to km 12.0.
12.0 km • 737 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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