Keldenaar is a climb of 1.5 kilometers (category 4). The climb finishes at 108 m above sea level. It is located in Sweikhuizen, Limburg, Nederland. The average gradient is 3.4% with a maximum of 9.5%. The climb has 52 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 1.5 km for 52 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 3.4%, the Keldenaar is a short, accessible climb, rated Cat 4. Most of the difficulty is concentrated in the first 800 meters, where the gradient ranges from 5% to 8%, with the steepest section between km 0.4 and km 0.6. Beyond km 0.8, the road becomes more rolling, with 2% followed by slight descents, which gives you a chance to pick up the pace near the end of the effort.
Tips for the effort:
1. Don't start too fast In the km 0.0-0.2 section at 5%, keep a steady effort so you reach the 8% pitch without already being in the red.
2. Prepare for the 8% pitch In the km 0.4-0.6 section, shift into an easier gear, stay seated, and keep a smooth cadence.
3. Recover, then attack Use the km 0.8-1.0 section at 2% to catch your breath, then save some energy for the km 1.4-1.5 section at 1% so you can finish strong.
1.5 km • 52 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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