Pass Bukhiv is a climb of 3.2 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 667 m above sea level. It is located in Skhidnytsia, Львівська область, Україна. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 12.8%. The climb has 152 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The Pass Bukhiv is a 3.2 km climb with 152 m of elevation gain, averaging 4.8%, which rates it Category 3. There are no truly steep ramps: the toughest sections hit 7% (km 1.0-1.5 and km 2.0-2.5), but they're short and broken up by more manageable stretches. The profile is lumpy rather than hard, and it's the string of surges that drains your legs over time. Smart pacing will make all the difference.
Effort tips:
1. Don't go out too hard: the first 500 metres at 5% (km 0.0-0.5) are designed to burn your matches, so settle into a steady rhythm right from the bottom.
2. Recover on the descent: the -2% section (km 0.5-1.0) is your chance to spin your legs and get ready before the 7% ramp at km 1.0-1.5.
3. Save something for the end: on the 7% pitch from km 2.0-2.5, stay seated with a smooth cadence, then save some energy for the more rolling finish at 3% (km 3.0-3.2).
3.2 km • 152 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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