Benešov is a climb of 4.5 kilometers (category 4). Benešov tops out at 576 m above sea level. It is located in Svobodné Heřmanice, Moravskoslezsko, Česko. The average gradient is 3.8% with a maximum of 11.6%. The climb has 172 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 4th category climb is moderate over the first three kilometres (gradients of 2% to 5%). It gets significantly harder in the second half, with a tough section between km 3.0 and 4.0 (gradients of 7% to 9%) before an easier finish at 2%.
How to manage your effort:
1. Pacing: Start steady so you have something left for the gentler early slopes. Save your main effort for the steepest kilometre (9% at km 3.5-4.0).
2. Anticipate the change in gradient: The climb suddenly gets harder after km 2.5. Get ready for it by shifting into an easier gear before you hit the 5% section.
3. Recover on the final section: The last half kilometre at 2% lets you ease off and recover a bit before the summit.
4.5 km • 172 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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