Sklithro is a climb of 13.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Sklithro tops out at 799 m above sea level. It is located in Sklithro, Περιφέρεια Θεσσαλίας, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 6.2% with a maximum of 15.8%. The climb has 849 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: Sklithro from Rakopotamos is a hors catégorie climb with 849 m of elevation gain over 13.6 km, for an average gradient of 6.2%. Between km 0.0 and km 8.0, the road stays fairly steady, with gradients between 7% and 9%, except for the km 2.0-3.0 section which ramps up to 12%. The real difficulty lies in the length of the sustained effort, with no real respite before km 9.0. After km 10.0, the gradient is almost flat, then the road drops slightly between km 11.0 and km 12.0.
Tips for pacing the climb:
1. Pace yourself from the start Between km 0.0-1.0 at 8%, hold a steady rhythm so you don't burn out before the 12% ramp at km 2.0-3.0.
2. Prepare for the 12% ramp Between km 2.0-3.0, spin up the pitches in an easy gear, keep a smooth cadence and stay seated with a stable position.
3. Manage the final part of the climb Between km 9.0-10.0 at 5% and then km 10.0-11.0 at 1%, make the most of the rolling sections to recover and get your legs turning again before the descent from km 11.0-12.0.
13.6 km • 849 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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