Zitkova is a climb of 2.8 kilometers (category 1). Zitkova tops out at 587 m above sea level. It is located in Starý Hrozenkov, Střední Morava, Česko. The average gradient is 8.8% with a maximum of 20.4%. The climb has 243 meters of elevation gain.
Analysis of the difficulty:
This climb has a very uneven profile. The difficulty is concentrated in the second half-kilometre, with an extremely steep 19% ramp that accounts for more than a third of the total elevation gain on its own. The rest of the climb is more moderate, but that wall right at the start makes it a demanding first-category climb.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Handling the 19% spike: Don't go out too hard. Tackle the 0.5 to 1.0 km section with an easy enough gear and a controlled effort so you don't blow up.
2. Recovering actively: Once past that spike, the gradient eases to 10%, then 7%. Use these sections to settle into a steady breathing rhythm without completely backing off the effort.
3. Staying switched on: The final part is less steep (3-4%), but you need to stay focused to keep the power on all the way to the summit.
2.8 km • 243 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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