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Estrada Redentor from Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know

Everything about cycling up Estrada Redentor from Rio de Janeiro

Estrada Redentor is a climb of 10.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Estrada Redentor tops out at 587 m above sea level. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. The average gradient is 6.4% with a maximum of 17.3%. The climb has 641 meters of elevation gain.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile

Climb statistics

Hors catégorie
Difficulty score: 1024 (Very hard)
Altitude
587 m
Distance
10.1 km
Avg. gradient
6.4 %
Max gradient
17.3 %
Elevation gain
641 m
Steepest section: 17.3% (km 7.3)
Tips

Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb covers 10.1 km with a sustained but steady gradient, averaging 6%. The toughest section sits between the 6th and 7th kilometres, where the gradient hits 8%. The rest of the climb alternates between stretches at 5% and 6%, with no pronounced change of rhythm.

Tips for managing the effort:

1. Find a steady rhythm: Avoid surges by holding a steady power output, especially on the first kilometres, which are less steep (3%), so you save your legs for later.

2. Prepare for the crucial kilometre: Hit the 8% segment (KM 6-7) with some energy in reserve. Easing off your pace slightly before this section can keep you from blowing up.

3. Mental management: The consistency of the gradients (mostly 5-6%) after the peak of difficulty helps you settle into a tempo and finish the climb strong.

Estimated times

10.1 km • 641 m D+

Leisure 2h 15min
4.5 km/h 350 m/h
Regular 1h 25min
7.1 km/h 550 m/h
Trained 1h 00min
10.1 km/h 800 m/h
Climber 45min
13.4 km/h 1100 m/h
Pro 30min
20.2 km/h 1600 m/h

VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain

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