Suacité is a climb of 11.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Suacité tops out at 1,653 m above sea level. It is located in San Juan Sacatepéquez, Departamento de Guatemala, Guatemala. The average gradient is 8.1% with a maximum of 17.9%. The climb has 908 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is very demanding, with 11.2 km, 908 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 8.1%. The start is already tough, with 9% from km 0-1 and 8% from km 1-2, followed by a more rolling section at 5% between km 2-3 and km 6-7. The crux comes between km 8-9 (11%) and km 9-10 (10%), before a final ramp at 11% over the last 200 metres (km 11-11.2).
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom The first 2 km at 8-9% will tempt you to go out too hard, so save something for the steepest sections.
2. Recover on the 5% sections Use km 2-3 and km 6-7 to drink, eat and find a smooth cadence again.
3. Gear down for the 11% sections On km 3-4 and km 8-9, go for an easy gear and a steady cadence to keep your legs fresh for the finish.
11.2 km • 908 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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