Křížový kopec is a climb of 4.0 kilometers (category 2). Křížový kopec tops out at 659 m above sea level. It is located in Staré Město, Střední Morava, Česko. The average gradient is 5.4% with a maximum of 15.9%. The climb has 216 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 2 climb has a very irregular profile. The real test is the last two kilometres, with a brutal section at 7% and 8% and a sting in the tail at 12%. The flat at 1% and the short descent at KM 2.0-2.5 give you a bit of strategic respite, but with nearly 100m of climbing packed into the final kilometre, it's a tactical nightmare.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pacing the first half: Don't get sucked into going too hard just because the early gradients look gentle. The goal is to hit KM 2.5 with plenty left in the tank.
2. Making the most of the middle recovery: Use the flat section and the gentle descent (KM 1.5-2.5) to recover actively: ease off the pressure on the pedals, get some fluids in. You'll need it before the final assault.
3. Planning for the finish: Save some punch for the 12% over the last 500 metres. Get your cadence up early, from KM 3.5, so the max gradient doesn't catch you off guard.
4.0 km • 216 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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