Datou Ling is a climb of 2.0 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 409 m above sea level. It is located in Shangrao, 江西省, 中国. The average gradient is 9.9% with a maximum of 17.4%. The climb has 203 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The climb of 大头岭 from Chuanqiao is short but tough, with 203 m of elevation gain over 2 km and an average gradient of 9.9%, which puts it in Category 1. The hardest section is between km 1.0 and 1.5, where the gradient kicks up to 12%, while the start, at 7% between km 0.0 and 0.5, eases you in more gradually. The whole climb stays steep from start to finish, so managing your effort is key.
Pacing tips:
1. Save your legs from the start On the 0.0 to 0.5 km stretch at 7%, keep a steady rhythm and don't go out too hard, because there's still 1.5 km of sustained climbing ahead.
2. Hold your rhythm on the 12% ramp Between km 1.0 and 1.5, spin a smooth cadence in an easy gear and stay seated if you can to hold your power without blowing up.
3. Finish strong over the last 500 metres On the 1.5 to 2.0 km section at 9%, progressively push the pace and dig into your reserves to crest the summit with something left in the tank.
2.0 km • 203 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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