Vale dos Tres Rios is a climb of 4.9 kilometers (category 1). Vale dos Tres Rios tops out at 325 m above sea level. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 19.7%. The climb has 299 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 4.9 km for 299 m of climbing and an average gradient of 6.1%, the Vale dos Tres Rios is a demanding ascent, rated Category 1. Its difficulty lies mostly in its consistency: no section drops below 5%, and gradients of 6 to 8% string together over more than four kilometres. The KM 0.0-0.5 stretch, at 8%, sets the tone from the very first pedal strokes. Only KM 4.5-4.9, almost flat, offers any real respite.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace your start. On the KM 0.0-0.5 section at 8%, going out too hard will cost you dearly near the top.
2. Stay steady through the middle section. On KM 3.5-4.0 (5%) and 4.0-4.5 (6%), where fatigue starts to set in, a suitable gear and a smooth cadence will keep your legs fresh.
3. Recover on the flat. Use KM 4.5-4.9 to catch your breath and bring your speed back up before the final push to the summit.
4.9 km • 299 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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