Fort George is a climb of 2.4 kilometers (category 1). Fort George tops out at 317 m above sea level. It is located in Port of Spain, n/a, Trinidad and Tobago. The average gradient is 12.9% with a maximum of 23.2%. The climb has 313 meters of elevation gain.
Climb breakdown: This short (2.4 km) but brutal climb averages a very steep 12.9%. The difficulty lies in its irregularity, with a central kilometre (1.0-1.5) at 20% that is the key section. The 313m of climbing is packed into a short distance, which makes for a violent effort, typical of a Cat 1.
How to handle the effort:
1. Pacing the 20% section: Expect the central kilometre to hit hard. Hit it with a good cadence if you can, and be ready to dig deep. Don't blow up here, or you'll pay for it for the rest of the climb.
2. Using the relative "breathers": The 7% (0.5-1.0 km) and 11% (2.0-2.4 km) sections are slightly less steep. Use them to recover a bit without slowing too much, easing off the power slightly.
3. Choosing the right gearing: An average gradient of nearly 13% calls for very easy gearing. Fit a small chainring (or even a compact) and a cassette with a 28-tooth cog at the very least to keep a workable cadence on the steepest pitches.
2.4 km • 313 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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