MG-129 is a climb of 3.3 kilometers (category 1). MG-129 tops out at 1,267 m above sea level. It is located in Região Geográfica Imediata de Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brasil. The average gradient is 8.1% with a maximum of 19.3%. The climb has 265 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 1 climb is genuinely hard because of its uneven profile. The 8.1% average gradient is steep, but it's the opening section at 11% and the two consecutive kilometres at 10% (between 2.0 and 3.0 km) that are the toughest stretches, creating a double challenge.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Start easy: Resist the temptation to go out too hard in the first 500 metres at 11%. Save some in the tank for the 10% sections in the final part of the climb.
2. Hold a steady rhythm: Use the easiest kilometre (0.5-1.0 km at 5%) to settle your breathing and conserve your legs.
3. Save something for the finish: The last part (3.0-3.3 km at 6%) is more manageable. You can consider lifting the pace slightly from the 3 km mark if you've paced the effort well.
3.3 km • 265 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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