Zachełmie is a climb of 5.5 kilometers (category 3). Zachełmie tops out at 597 m above sea level. It is located in Podgórzyn, województwo dolnośląskie, Polska. The average gradient is 4.1% with a maximum of 7.3%. The climb has 227 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 3 climb is moderately hard. The average gradient of 4.1% is steady, but the pitch changes as you go: the first kilometre is easy (2-4%), followed by a tougher middle section (4-5% over 3 km), before the road kicks up to 6% for the finish.
How to manage your effort:
1. Pace your start: The opening is fairly flat. Don't go out too hard, so you save something for the steeper middle section.
2. Save something for the finish: Keep some energy in the tank for the last half kilometre at 6%, which is the steepest part of the climb.
3. Find a steady rhythm: Over the 3 central kilometres at 4-5%, settle into a consistent cadence to hold your effort without surging.
5.5 km • 227 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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