Poniwiec is a climb of 3.0 kilometers (category 3). Poniwiec tops out at 620 m above sea level. It is located in Poniwiec, województwo śląskie, Polska. The average gradient is 7.2% with a maximum of 13.6%. The climb has 217 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 3 km climb builds gradually. The first two kilometres (gradients of 4% to 8%) serve as a warm-up. The real test is the final kilometre, with a constant 10% gradient that is tough for a Cat 3 climb.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing your pace: Start easy on the first, less steep kilometres to save your legs for the harder finale.
2. Anticipating the change of rhythm: Get ready mentally and physically for the ramp-up from the 2.0 km mark, where the gradient kicks up to 10%.
3. Keeping a steady cadence: On the 10% sections, focus on a smooth pedal stroke to avoid blowing up in the closing hundreds of metres.
3.0 km • 217 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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