Alto La Quiebra is a climb of 6.3 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 1,797 m above sea level. It is located in Pijao, Quindío, Colombia. The average gradient is 5.2% with a maximum of 12.3%. The climb has 327 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The Alto La Quiebra is a 6.3 km climb with 327 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.2%, which puts it in Category 1. The start is tough, with 6% from KM 0.0-0.5 and then 9% from KM 0.5-1.0, before a long, more even section between KM 1.0 and KM 4.5 where the gradient varies between 1% and 5%. The finale is the hardest part, with three consecutive sections at 7% and 8% between KM 5.0 and KM 6.3.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing the start Don't go out too hard on the 9% section at KM 0.5-1.0. Settle into a strong tempo you can hold so you still have something left for the finale.
2. Recovering on the false flat Use the KM 3.0-3.5 stretch, which is only 1% gradient, to eat, drink and catch your breath while spinning an easy gear.
3. Handling the final From KM 5.0 to 6.3, stay seated, keep a steady cadence, and save your last reserves for the 8% ramp at KM 6.0-6.3.
6.3 km • 327 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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