Qiushuiding is a climb of 3.5 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 213 m above sea level. It is located in Shenzhen, 广东省, 中国. The average gradient is 5.2% with a maximum of 18.7%. The climb has 180 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: Qiushuiding from Dachuankeng is a 3.5 km climb with 180 m of elevation gain, at an average gradient of 5.2%, which puts it in Category 1. The route is taken at a steady pace, with near-flat sections such as KM 0.0-0.5 (0%) or KM 1.0-1.5 (1%). KM 3.0-3.5, on the other hand, averages 23% over 447 m and accounts for 103 m of the 180 m of climbing, making it the decisive point of the ascent.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Measure your early effort. On KM 0.0-0.5 and KM 1.0-1.5, keep the cadence smooth and don't blow your legs before the final push.
2. Make the most of the recovery. KM 2.0-2.5, on a slight descent (-2%), is your chance to catch your breath, drink, and get your legs back before the last section.
3. Tackle the final section methodically. On KM 3.0-3.5 at 23%, pick a gear low enough to keep spinning, hold a steady cadence, and don't go all out from the bottom of the ramp.
3.5 km • 180 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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