Datou Ling is a climb of 2.0 kilometers (category 2). The climb finishes at 412 m above sea level. It is located in Shangrao, 江西省, 中国. The average gradient is 9.7% with a maximum of 20%. The climb has 197 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Over just 2 km, the climb of 大头岭 from Xujiadian averages 9.7% for 197 m of elevation gain, which puts it in Cat 2. The first half-kilometre, at 5%, is manageable, then the gradient ramps up to 10% between 0.5 and 1.0 km and hits 14% between 1.0 and 1.5 km, the real crux of the climb. The final stretch, at 9% between 1.5 and 2.0 km, stays hard all the way to the top. It's a short but intense effort, and how you manage your pace from the bottom will make all the difference.
Tips for the effort:
1. Stay steady from the bottom Don't go out too hard over the first 500 meters at 5%. Use that section to find a steady rhythm that will leave you something in the tank for later.
2. Prepare for the 14% section Between 1.0 and 1.5 km, drop into an easier gear, stay seated, and keep a smooth cadence rather than mashing the pedals.
3. Empty the tank in the final push Once you're into the last kilometre at 9%, don't let up. Hold a strong pace without blowing up, because the summit comes with no real respite.
2.0 km • 197 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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