Villa Caletas is a climb of 3.5 kilometers (category 1). Villa Caletas tops out at 246 m above sea level. It is located in Tárcoles, n/a, Costa Rica. The average gradient is 6.0% with a maximum of 16.9%. The climb has 211 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The climb has a varying difficulty. The crux comes between the 1st and 2nd kilometre, with a brutal 10% gradient over 1000m. The first 500m (8%) and the final kilometres, very gentle (1-4%), bracket this tough section and give you a bit of recovery.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing the critical section: Don't go out too hard in the initial 8% so you save something for the double 10% stretch, which is the most demanding part.
2. Make the most of the easier sections: The 2.0 to 3.5 km stretch (1% to 4% gradients) lets you recover and push again if needed before the finish.
3. Choose the right gearing: Run a gear ratio that lets you hold a steady cadence on the 10% ramps without having to "blow up" your rhythm.
3.5 km • 211 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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