Tiejiangshan Yakou is a climb of 18.0 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 3.7% with a maximum of 9%. The climb has 660 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 18 km, 660 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 3.7%, this Category 1 climb is demanding over its duration. The hardest section is between km 1 and km 4, where the gradient hits 5% then 6%, before a breather at km 4-5 at 2% and, more importantly, at km 7-8 at 0%. The second half stays tough, with 5% from km 11 to km 13, then 5% over the final kilometre (km 17-18).
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Don't go out too hard: the 3% of the first kilometres (km 0-1) is deceptive, so keep a smooth cadence before the 5-6% section from km 1 to 4.
2. Recover on the flat: use the 0% at km 7-8 to drink, eat and ease off the pedals before the gradient picks up again.
3. Save something for the finish: after the 3% from km 15 to 17, tackle the 5% at km 17-18 with a steady rhythm and an appropriate gear, without burning your legs.
18.0 km • 660 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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