Macskakő is a climb of 3.4 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 450 m above sea level. It is located in Salgótarján, Alföld és Észak, Magyarország. The average gradient is 4.0% with a maximum of 12.6%. The climb has 133 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 3.4 km for 133 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4%, this climb is Category 3: doable, but it will test you. The start is rolling at 1% over km 0.0-0.5, which gives you time to find your rhythm. The gradient then ramps up gradually, with 5% over km 1.5-2.0, followed by 7% over km 2.5-3.0, the steepest section of the climb. Km 3.0-3.4 at 6% offers no respite all the way to the top.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Save your legs at the bottom: over km 0.0-0.5, spin easy in a light gear so you reach the hardest part with fresh legs.
2. Pace yourself on the steep ramp: over km 2.5-3.0 at 7%, stay seated if you can, keep a steady cadence and avoid unnecessary surges.
3. Empty the tank at the end: over km 3.0-3.4 at 6%, keep your breathing under control and save what you have left for the last 100 metres.
3.4 km • 133 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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