Garganta do Registro is a climb of 14.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Garganta do Registro tops out at 1,683 m above sea level. It is located in Região Geográfica Imediata de São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, Brasil. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 15.8%. The climb has 779 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is moderate in distance, but the first section is brutal. The first 3 km (gradients of 5%, 7%, 8%) account for nearly 25% of the total elevation gain. The gradient eases noticeably between km 6 and 8 (4% and 3%) and again at km 11 (2%), giving you some crucial recovery spots.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing the start: Don't let the adrenaline get the better of you. The steepest ramps are at km 2-3 (8%). Settle into a steady rhythm from the bottom, or you'll be redlining before you reach the hard part.
2. Making use of the breathers: Use the easier sections (km 6-8 and km 11) to recover actively: keep your cadence up and don't mash a big gear. This is the key to arriving at the finale with legs left.
3. Holding a steady effort: The average gradient of 5.6% is manageable. Holding a stable power or heart rate over the whole climb works better than constantly surging and backing off.
14.0 km • 779 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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