Aotou Ling is a climb of 2.9 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 386 m above sea level. It is located in Shangrao, 江西省, 中国. The average gradient is 9.5% with a maximum of 23%. The climb has 278 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 2.9 km, 278 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 9.5%, the 鳌头岭 from Miaojiacun is a demanding Category 1 climb. The gradient ramps up gradually: it starts at 6% over the first 500 metres, rises to 7% between KM 0.5 and KM 1.0, and reaches 9% between KM 1.0 and KM 2.0. The hardest section is between KM 2.0 and KM 2.5, at 11%, before a final 8% stretch to the top.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom. On the KM 0.0-0.5 section at 6%, hold a steady rhythm so you don't burn your legs before the steeper ramps.
2. Prepare for the 11% section. Between KM 2.0 and KM 2.5, shift into an easy enough gear early so you can keep a smooth cadence and avoid mashing the pedals.
3. Save something for the finish. The KM 2.5-2.9 section at 8% is short but grueling: keep some energy in reserve for the final push.
2.9 km • 278 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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