Sancha Yakou is a climb of 11.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 2,339 m above sea level. It is located in préfecture autonome dai et jingpo de Dehong, 云南省, 中国. The average gradient is 5.7% with a maximum of 14.9%. The climb has 649 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 11.3 km, with 649 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.7%, this climb is hard mainly because of its length. From KM 0.0-1.0 to KM 8.0-9.0, the gradient stays between 3% and 7%, with the hardest section at KM 2.0-3.0 at 7%. KM 9.0-10.0, almost flat at 1%, gives you a brief breather before the descent at KM 10.0-11.0 at -8%, which is why it is rated beyond category.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Stay steady from the bottom From KM 0.0-1.0 at 5%, settle into a steady rhythm, because the effort lasts for more than eight kilometres.
2. Recover in KM 1.0-2.0 This 3% section is the most rollable part of the climb: use it to drink, eat and let your legs loosen up.
3. Handle the push at KM 2.0-3.0 at 7% Shift into an easier gear and stay seated to keep your power without blowing up too early.
11.3 km • 649 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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