Vale dos Tres Rios is a climb of 5.8 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 5.1% with a maximum of 15.6%. The climb has 298 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb has a two-part profile. The first 3 km are relatively easy (average gradient of 2.3%), serving as a warm-up. The real difficulty starts after KM 3.0, with a tough five-kilometre section where the gradient consistently stays above 7%, peaking at 10% between KM 4.0 and 4.5. The effort is therefore progressive and concentrated in the second half.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Use the opening (0-3 km) to find your rhythm without burning matches. Anticipate the sharp jump in gradient around 3 km and shift into an easier gear in time to avoid redlining.
2. Focus on the middle section: The steepest part (KM 3.0 to 5.0, with gradients of 9% and 10%) is the heart of the climb. Keep a steady, controlled effort through this crucial stretch.
3. Mental split: Don't think of this climb as one 5.8 km block. Break it down mentally into three parts: the approach (0-3 km), the main ascent (3-5 km) and the easier finish (5-5.8 km at 6-7%).
5.8 km • 298 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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