Alto de San Juan is a climb of 7.0 kilometers (category 1). Alto de San Juan tops out at 1,051 m above sea level. It is located in San Isidro de El General, San José, Costa Rica. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 12.3%. The climb has 431 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 7 km for 431 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6.1%, the Alto de San Juan is a demanding Category 1 climb. The effort stays hard for most of the ride, with a stretch of 8% grades between km 3.0 and 4.5. The real sticking points come between km 1.5 and 2.0 at 12%, then between km 5.5 and 6.0 at 10%, which can really shred your legs.
Tips for pacing the climb:
1. Prepare for the 12% section (km 1.5-2.0): drop into an easier gear by km 1.0-1.5 and stay in the saddle to keep your cadence smooth.
2. Pace yourself between km 3.0 and 4.5: aim for a steady effort on the 8% ramps rather than getting carried away by the rhythm at the start of the section.
3. Save something for km 5.5-6.0 (10%): don't blow up before then, and use the final 3% stretch (km 6.5-7.0) to push back up the tempo and finish strong.
7.0 km • 431 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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