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Palaš from Staré Město: what you need to know

Everything about cycling up Palaš from Staré Město

Palaš is a climb of 10.4 kilometers (category 1). Palaš tops out at 1,019 m above sea level. It is located in Staré Město, Střední Morava, Česko. The average gradient is 4.7% with a maximum of 11.1%. The climb has 492 meters of elevation gain.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile

Climb statistics

category 1
Difficulty score: 259 (Hard)
Altitude
1,019 m
Distance
10.4 km
Avg. gradient
4.7 %
Max gradient
11.1 %
Elevation gain
492 m
Steepest section: 11.1% (km 9.9)
Tips

Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb is deceptive. It starts gradually, with moderate gradients (1-4%) over the first 3 kilometers, followed by a tougher central section (5-7% between km 3 and 7). The real pain comes at the end: a kilometer at 7% finished off by a very steep final 400m at 10%.

Pacing tips:

1. Start easy: Use the first few kilometers, where the gradient is gentle, to settle into a steady rhythm without burning matches.

2. Save something for the finish: Keep some legs in reserve for the last 1.4 km (7% then 10%), which are the hardest. Manage your effort through the central section (km 3-7) so you don't redline too early.

3. Hold a steady cadence: On the 5-6% stretches, which make up the heart of the climb, look for a smooth, consistent cadence so you reach the final ramp with enough left in the tank.

Estimated times

10.4 km • 492 m D+

Leisure 1h 25min
7.4 km/h 350 m/h
Regular 55min
11.4 km/h 550 m/h
Trained 40min
15.7 km/h 800 m/h
Climber 25min
25.1 km/h 1100 m/h
Pro 20min
31.3 km/h 1600 m/h

VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain

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