Cuajimoloyas is a climb of 18.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Cuajimoloyas tops out at 3,189 m above sea level. It is located in San Miguel del Valle, Oaxaca, México. The average gradient is 9.1% with a maximum of 15.1%. The climb has 1708 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is 18.8 km long with an average gradient of 9% and 1708m of elevation gain, so it's objectively hard. The difficulty is compounded by steep sections spread across the whole climb, notably a kilometre at 13% (KM 8-9) and several stretches at 10-11%, which will demand sustained effort with no real respite.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the start: The first few kilometres (0-3) have "moderate" gradients (5-9%). Use this section to settle into a sustainable rhythm without going over your limit.
2. Plan for the key sections: Save some energy for the 13% kilometre (KM 8-9) and the series of 9-10% ramps between KM 12 and 18. Ease off slightly on the short descents or flat sections (KM 10-11 at 3-4%) to recover.
3. Mental approach: Break the climb into segments based on changes in gradient. The overall length calls for patience and steady power output.
18.8 km • 1708 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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