Cykuł is a climb of 4.4 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 380 m above sea level. It is located in Pstrągowa, województwo podkarpackie, Polska. The average gradient is 3.3% with a maximum of 12.1%. The climb has 146 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Over 4.4 km with 146 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 3.3%, the Cykuł is a Category 3 climb that's very doable but still demanding. The main trap is the first kilometer, with 9% and then 11% pitches that demand a committed effort right from the bottom. The rest of the climb alternates flat sections, a descent and a 5% kicker, so the real challenge is pacing.
Pacing tips:
1. Nail the start: for the first 500 m at 9%, keep your gearing soft and don't go out too hard, because the 11% section comes right after.
2. Recover on the false flats: use the 1.0 to 1.5 km stretch at 4% and the descent from 1.5 to 2.0 km to loosen up your legs and get your breathing back before the ramp up.
3. Save something for the finish: after the 2.5 to 3.5 km section, keep some reserves for the final 4.0 to 4.4 km at 3%, where the fatigue will really start to bite.
4.4 km • 146 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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