Puerto El Conejo is a climb of 17.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 2,474 m above sea level. It is located in Santa Cruz, Nuevo León, México. The average gradient is 4.7% with a maximum of 16.7%. The climb has 809 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This HC climb covers 17.4 km with 809 m of elevation gain, for an average gradient of 4.7%. Up to KM 11, the climb stays fairly steady, with gradients mostly between 1% and 4%, so it's easy to find a good rhythm. The real test comes in the final part: from KM 12 to KM 17, the gradient goes from 7% to 9%, then kicks up to 14% over the last 400 meters.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Save something in the tank at the start. In the first few kilometers, spin an easy cadence and don't go out too hard on the 4% sections, especially between KM 0 and KM 1.
2. Use the flat sections to recover. The 1% stretch between KM 8 and KM 9 is the perfect spot to eat, drink and loosen your legs before the steepest part.
3. Adjust your gearing for the finale. From KM 15 to KM 17.4, stay in an easy gear and keep a steady cadence, remaining seated as much as you can when facing the 9% and then the 14%.
17.4 km • 809 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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