Morro da Formiga is a climb of 1.1 kilometers (category 1). Morro da Formiga tops out at 223 m above sea level. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. The average gradient is 15.3% with a maximum of 23.3%. The climb has 174 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb is extremely short (1.1 km) but exceptionally intense, with an average gradient of 15.3%. The difficulty builds steadily and peaks in the final third, where the gradient exceeds 21% and hits a maximum of 26% over the last 127 m. This finish is particularly punishing.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pacing: Start at a steady pace over the first 400 m (7-10%) to save your legs. Save your maximum effort for the last part, past the 0.8 km mark.
2. Bike setup: Make sure you have a suitable gear range (e.g. a compact chainring and a 32-tooth cog minimum) so you can keep spinning up the 20%+ sections.
3. Body position: On the steepest sections (km 0.8-1.1), shift your weight forward to keep grip on the front wheel, and stay out of the saddle to recruit more muscle groups.
1.1 km • 174 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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