Laolu Yakou is a climb of 8.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 2,531 m above sea level. It is located in préfecture autonome bai de Dali, 云南省, 中国. The average gradient is 7.2% with a maximum of 18.7%. The climb has 582 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The climb to 老路垭口 from Dahekou is an HC ascent of 8.1 km, averaging 7.2% over 582 m of elevation gain. The start is gradual (4% from KM 0.0-0.5), but the gradient ramps up quickly, with the hardest section at 11% between KM 1.0-1.5. The KM 3.5-4.0 and KM 5.0-5.5 sections at 9% give you little respite, and the pace stays demanding through KM 6.5-7.0 at 6%.
Tips for pacing your effort:
1. Manage the start. Ride at a steady pace over KM 0.0-0.5 at 4% so you have something left for later.
2. Prepare for the wall at KM 1.0-1.5. Shift into an easy enough gear before the 11% ramp and keep a smooth cadence of around 80-90 rpm.
3. Recover when you can. Use the 4% stretch at KM 4.5-5.0 to catch your breath before the 9% section at KM 5.0-5.5.
8.1 km • 582 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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