Tai Po Kau is a climb of 3.5 kilometers (category 1). Tai Po Kau tops out at 455 m above sea level. It is located in 荃灣區 Tsuen Wan District, 香港 Hong Kong, 中国. The average gradient is 8.3% with a maximum of 13.6%. The climb has 292 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb is a sustained grind, with an average gradient of 8.3% over a fairly short distance. The difficulty is ramped up by two steep sections at 9% between 1.5-2.0 km and 2.5-3.0 km, which are the key crux points. The final half-kilometer at 5% gives you a welcome breather.
How to manage your effort:
1. Pace yourself: Start easy over the first 500m at 3% so you don't burn all your matches before the 8-9% sections.
2. Save something for the two spikes: Keep some in the tank for the two 9% sections (1.5-2.0 km and 2.5-3.0 km). Ease off the pace slightly as you approach these segments.
3. Use the easier finish: The last 500m at 5% is where to go again if your legs allow, so you can finish strong.
3.5 km • 292 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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