Luis Martins Soares is a climb of 2.6 kilometers (category 3). Luis Martins Soares tops out at 624 m above sea level. It is located in Região Geográfica Imediata de Santa Bárbara - Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brasil. The average gradient is 6.3% with a maximum of 12.5%. The climb has 161 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 2.6 km climb is moderately hard, typical of a Cat 3. The average gradient of 6.3% is consistent, with no extreme sections but no real respite either. The gradient alternates between stretches at 6% and 7%, which makes for a steady, demanding effort.
Pacing tips:
1. Find a steady rhythm: With no break in the gradient, you need to settle into a sustainable cadence from the bottom and hold it.
2. Watch for the slight changes: The 7% sections (0.5-1.0 km and 1.5-2.0 km) demand a bit more commitment. Save a little something for those stretches.
3. Manage your effort over the duration: Short as it is, the climb is intense. Don't go out too hard or you'll blow up before the summit.
2.6 km • 161 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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