Ayacata is a climb of 8.3 kilometers (category 2). Ayacata tops out at 1,300 m above sea level. It is located in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Canarias, España. The average gradient is 4.4% with a maximum of 11.6%. The climb has 370 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: Ayacata from Los Cercados is a Cat 2 climb, 8.3 km long with 370 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.4%. The effort is tough from the bottom, with 7% on KM 0.0-0.5, then the 6% sections on KM 1.5-2.0, KM 2.0-2.5 and KM 2.5-3.0 keep the pressure on. The hardest block comes between KM 4.0-4.5 and KM 5.0-5.5, with gradients of 6 to 7%, before a breather at 0% on KM 6.0-6.5.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Manage the start. On the 7% of KM 0.0-0.5, keep the pace steady so you reach KM 1.0-1.5 (4%) with plenty left in the tank.
2. Recover before the final block. Use the 3% of KM 3.5-4.0 to catch your breath and recover some strength before the 6% ramps of KM 4.0-4.5 and KM 4.5-5.0.
3. Save something for the end. Once you're past the flat section at KM 6.0-6.5, the 3% of KM 6.5-7.0 and the 2% of KM 7.0-8.0 let you spin along more smoothly, as long as you save some legs for the finish.
8.3 km • 370 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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