Santa Clara is a climb of 12.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Santa Clara tops out at 1,683 m above sea level. It is located in Região Imediata de Taubaté-Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, Brasil. The average gradient is 6.6% with a maximum of 16%. The climb has 828 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb offers sustained difficulty over 12.5 km. The average gradient of 6.6% is demanding, but the kilometre between 7.0 and 8.0 with a 9% gradient is the hardest section and can easily break your rhythm. The gradients stay mostly between 4% and 7%, with no truly flat respite.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Handle the steep ramp: Be ready for the 9% section (KM 7-8). Tackle it in a comfortable gear to avoid burning through your energy too quickly.
2. Steady rhythm: Hold a consistent power output from the start. The 4% to 6% stretches suit a steady effort, which is crucial over the full length of the climb.
3. Make the most of the easier sections: The 4% sections (KM 8-9 and 10-11) give you brief chances to recover while still turning the pedals. Ease off the pressure slightly without stopping pedalling.
12.5 km • 828 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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