Morro do Inglês is a climb of 4.5 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 233 m above sea level. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. The average gradient is 6.3% with a maximum of 14.4%. The climb has 283 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 4.5 km for 283 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6.3%, the Morro do Inglês from Laranjeiras is a demanding climb, rated Category 1. The difficulty lies mainly in how the effort is concentrated: the section from km 3.0 to 3.5 averages 19%, the hardest part of the climb, flanked by two 8% sections. The first two kilometres, almost flat, give you time to find your rhythm before the ramp, while km 4.0 to 4.5, at 3%, offers a bit of respite before the finish.
Tips for the effort:
1. Save your legs on the false flat at the start. Between km 0.0 and 2.0, keep a steady pace and don't blow up before the steep sections.
2. Prepare for the wall from km 3.0 to 3.5. Shift into an easier gear before the 19%, keep a smooth cadence and stay seated to maintain traction on the rear wheel.
3. Build back up after the key section. Over km 3.5 to 4.0 (8%), hold a steady effort, then use km 4.0 to 4.5 at 3% to recover and gradually pick up the pace all the way to the summit.
The accounts don't describe a climb on a bike. They talk about a pull-off for broken-down cars at Morro do Inglês, and one of them points out that it's not a hill.
The view is great, say those who stopped there, but nobody goes up for the fun of it. Most ended up there because their car broke down in the Rebouças tunnel.
What reassures people comes up often: a police car is on site, the city sends its vehicle quickly, and the insurance people arrive fast. Their employee stays with the motorists until the tow truck shows up.
No account mentions gradients, how long the climb takes, or the state of the road for cyclists. If you're looking for a col to ride up, these stories won't give you one.
4.5 km • 283 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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