San José Ixtepec is a climb of 12.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). San José Ixtepec tops out at 1,912 m above sea level. It is located in Piedra Partida, Chiapas, México. The average gradient is 10.4% with a maximum of 16.5%. The climb has 1318 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 12.7 km, with an average gradient of 10.4% and 1318 m of elevation gain, the climb to San José Ixtepec from La Fortuna is HC (hors catégorie, beyond category). The opening is already tough, with 12% from km 2.0-3.0 and then 14% from km 3.0-4.0, before the hardest section at km 6.0-7.0 at 16%. The 4% stretch at km 8.0-9.0 gives you a bit of a breather, but the 11% ramps from km 9.0-10.0 will bring the fatigue back before the finish. Only the easier gradients between km 11.0 and 12.7 really let you recover.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom Don't go out too hard on the 7% section from km 0.0-1.0, because the 12-14% block from km 2.0-4.0 comes up fast.
2. Manage the 16% section Tackle km 6.0-7.0 seated, in a supple gear that saves your legs for what's left.
3. Fuel up before the final push Use the 4% respite at km 8.0-9.0 to drink and eat, so you hit the 11% at km 9.0-10.0 with enough in the tank.
12.7 km • 1318 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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