Cuesta lo Prado is a climb of 6.1 kilometers (category 1). Cuesta lo Prado tops out at 787 m above sea level. It is located in Pudahuel, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile. The average gradient is 5.0% with a maximum of 12.6%. The climb has 303 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb has a two-stage profile. The first 2 km (1-2% gradient) give you a gentle warm-up. The real work starts after that, with 4.5 km of sustained 5-9% gradient, finishing with a steep 9% ramp over the last 500 metres. The distance and 5% average gradient earn it its Category 1 rating.
Pacing advice:
1. Use the start to find your rhythm: Spin easy up the first two gentle kilometres to loosen up, and settle into a steady cadence without going into the red.
2. Plan for the change of pace around 2 km: The gradient kicks up sharply to 7%. Get your gearing sorted before this section so you don't grind yourself into the ground.
3. Save something for the finish: The last half-kilometre at 9% is the hardest part. Ride the 6-7% sections leading into it with control so you reach the final ramp with something left in the tank.
6.1 km • 303 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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