Ayacata is a climb of 7.7 kilometers (category 2). Ayacata tops out at 1,300 m above sea level. It is located in Tejeda, n/a, España. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 9.6%. The climb has 371 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 2 climb is moderately hard. The average gradient of 4.8% over 7.7 km is steady, but the profile is tactical, with a string of 6% sections (at the start and the finish) mixed with easier stretches at 3%. The real challenge is the last kilometre, the steepest of the climb at 6%, coming after 6 km of effort.
How to manage the effort:
1. Be steady: Find a rhythm you can hold through the 5-6% sections. Don't go over the top in the early kilometres just because the 6% ramps tempt you.
2. Save something for the end: Keep some energy in the tank for the final two kilometres (KM 6.0-7.5), where the gradient goes to 6% and then 5%. This is where the climb is won or lost.
3. Recover actively: Use the three 3% sections (KM 1.5-2.0, 2.5-3.0, 4.5-5.0) to ease the pressure a little without losing tempo.
7.7 km • 371 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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