Tiejiangshan Yakou is a climb of 17.0 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 4,789 m above sea level. It is located in préfecture autonome tibétaine de Garzê, 四川省, 中国. The average gradient is 3.2% with a maximum of 8.9%. The climb has 550 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 17 km climb with 550 m of elevation gain, averaging 3.2%, is rated Category 1. The difficulty lies mainly in its length and the steady effort it demands: the start (KM 0.0-1.0 at 5%, then KM 1.0-3.0 at 4%) sets the tone, and the sections from KM 10.0-11.0 and KM 16.0-17.0, both at 5%, are the steepest. The almost flat KM 6.0-7.0 (0%) offers a brief breather in the middle of the climb.
Tips for pacing:
1. Control the start: don't go out too hard on the KM 0.0-1.0 section at 5%. Keep a steady effort so you have something left for later.
2. Make the most of the flat section: use the KM 6.0-7.0 section at 0% to recover, pick up your cadence, and fuel up or drink.
3. Prepare for the finish: shift into an easier gear from KM 15.0-16.0 (4%) so you hit the KM 16.0-17.0 section at 5% with some power in reserve.
17.0 km • 550 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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