Fozi Ao is a climb of 6.0 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 584 m above sea level. It is located in Shaoguan, 广东省, 中国. The average gradient is 6.2% with a maximum of 18.9%. The climb has 375 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 6 km climb averages 6.2% and fully earns its 1st category rating. The real difficulty is in the finale, with KM 5.0-5.5 at 10% followed by KM 5.5-6.0 at 18%, which is the hardest stretch. Before that, the KM 2.5-3.5 section at 7% gradually wears down the legs, although KM 1.5-2.0 at 1% and the descent from KM 2.0-2.5 at -5% offer a few moments of respite.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Don't go out too hard. The first kilometers (KM 0.0-0.5 at 5% and KM 0.5-1.0 at 6%) should be ridden at a steady pace so you keep something in the tank for the finish.
2. Make use of the recovery zones. Ease off the pedals on the descent from KM 2.0-2.5 and on the false flat from KM 1.5-2.0 to recover, drink and eat.
3. Adjust your gearing in the final. On KM 5.5-6.0 at 18%, go for an easy gear, spin smoothly and keep a steady cadence to avoid muscular burnout.
6.0 km • 375 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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