Pijia Shanding is a climb of 5.8 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 1,837 m above sea level. It is located in préfecture autonome yi de Liangshan, 四川省, 中国. The average gradient is 5.5% with a maximum of 13.3%. The climb has 320 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 5.8 km, 320 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.5%, this first-category climb is a demanding, steady ascent. The 0.0-2.0 km and 2.0-2.5 km sections, at 5 or 6%, demand a sustained effort right from the start. The 1.5-2.0 km and 2.5-3.0 km stretches, at just 1%, offer real breathers, but it's between 4.0 and 5.8 km, with gradients of 7 to 10%, that the race is really decided.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Find a steady rhythm from the bottom: don't get carried away by the 5 to 6% ramps of the first few kilometers, and keep a consistent cadence so you reach the steepest part with fresh legs.
2. Use the flat sections to recover: take advantage of the 1% stretches, between 1.5 and 2.0 km and then between 2.5 and 3.0 km, to relax your shoulders, drink, and adjust your gearing before what's next.
3. Manage your effort in the final part: between 4.0 and 4.5 km, at 10%, stay seated, keep a smooth cadence and save some reserve for the 5.5-5.8 km section, at 9%, where everything is decided.
5.8 km • 320 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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