Xilianpen Yakou is a climb of 3.7 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 3,711 m above sea level. It is located in préfecture autonome tibétaine de Dêqên, 云南省, 中国. The average gradient is 4.6% with a maximum of 13.5%. The climb has 168 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 3.7 km, with an average gradient of 4.6% and 168 m of elevation gain, this 3rd category climb is a demanding but very doable ascent. The start is the crux, with 8% over the first 500 m (KM 0.0-0.5), followed by a rolling section at 4% (KM 0.5-1.0). The middle section (KM 1.0-2.5), steady between 6 and 7%, keeps your legs working with no real respite. The climb finishes with 4% (KM 2.5-3.0), and the road drops away from KM 3.0-3.5.
Tips for pacing:
1. Control the start. Don't go out too hard on the 8% section from KM 0.0-0.5, and settle into a steady rhythm before you reach the easier ground at KM 0.5-1.0.
2. Keep a steady cadence. On the 6-7% middle section (KM 1.0-2.5), pick a moderate gear and hold a consistent cadence to save your legs for the long haul.
3. Finish strong. On the 4% stretch from KM 2.5-3.0, gradually build your effort so you reach the summit with something left in the tank, then ease off on the descent that follows.
3.7 km • 168 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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