Tai Po Kau is a climb of 4.7 kilometers (category 1). Tai Po Kau tops out at 455 m above sea level. It is located in 大埔區 Tai Po District, 香港 Hong Kong, 中国. The average gradient is 9.4% with a maximum of 22.3%. The climb has 439 meters of elevation gain.
Analysis of the difficulty:
This Category 1 climb is genuinely tough because of its uneven profile. The average gradient of 9% is already demanding, but the kilometre between 2.0 and 2.5, at 18%, is the crux of the climb and will decide how hard the whole ascent feels. The 10-11% sections early on and mid-climb also require good pacing.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself before the wall: Ride the first couple of kilometres (0-2 km) within yourself to save your legs for the 18% maximum gradient.
2. Shift down for the key section: Anticipate the change in gradient around the 2.0 km mark and shift onto an easier gear early so you can hold your cadence through the 18% stretch.
3. Use the recovery section: The gentler 3% section between 3.5 and 4.0 km is your chance to recover a little before the final steady part at 8-9%.
4.7 km • 439 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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