Cuesta Lo Orozco is a climb of 4.4 kilometers (category 2). Cuesta Lo Orozco tops out at 426 m above sea level. It is located in Quilpué, Región de Valparaíso, Chile. The average gradient is 5.1% with a maximum of 18.5%. The climb has 226 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 2nd category climb has a deceptive profile. The first half (0-2.5 km) is moderate (gradient of 1% to 4%), serving as a warm-up. The difficulty ramps up significantly in the second part, peaking with a very demanding kilometer between 3.5 and 4.0 km at 12%, before an easier finish at 4%.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Don't go out too hard on the first kilometers, which are barely graded, so you save your legs for the crucial section at 8% and 12%.
2. Prepare for the wall: Tackle the 3.5-4.0 km stretch (12%) with your gear already shifted down in advance. Focus on a steady, smooth pedal stroke to get through this decisive section.
3. Active recovery: The final stretch (4.0-4.4 km) at 4% lets you ease off the intensity a little and recover before the summit.
4.4 km • 226 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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