Alto de Cantón Cuyuiscat is a climb of 8.2 kilometers (category 1). Alto de Cantón Cuyuiscat tops out at 774 m above sea level. It is located in Santa Ana Norte, Santa Ana, El Salvador. The average gradient is 4.2% with a maximum of 13.5%. The climb has 346 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 8.2 km with 346 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.2%, the Alto de Cantón Cuyuiscat is a tough climb, rated Cat 1. The first half alternates between 1 and 6% grades, with a short descent at -6% between 2.0 and 2.5 km. The real test starts after 5 km: the 5.5-6.0 km (9%), 6.5-7.0 km (10%) and 7.5-8.0 km (9%) sections break your rhythm, and the finale holds at 7% over the last 8.0-8.2 km.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Don't go out too hard Between 0.0 and 5.0 km, the alternating 1 to 6% grades tempt you to go flat out, so settle into a steady rhythm right from the foot of the climb.
2. Save something for the finale Between 5.5 and 8.2 km, keep your gear light enough and spin smoothly through the 9 and 10% ramps rather than mashing the pedals.
3. Recover on the descent The 2.0-2.5 km section (-6%) gives you a valuable breather to catch your breath and drink before the effort picks up again.
8.2 km • 346 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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