Puerto Ahuacales is a climb of 4.2 kilometers (category 2). Puerto Ahuacales tops out at 1,508 m above sea level. It is located in Tula, Tamaulipas, México. The average gradient is 5.7% with a maximum of 16.3%. The climb has 240 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 4.2 km, with 240 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.7%, Puerto Ahuacales is a demanding but manageable Cat 2 climb. The hard work is concentrated at the start, with 7% over km 0.0-0.5, then over km 1.5-2.0 and 2.0-2.5. The middle section is easier at 4% over km 3.0-4.0, which gives you a chance to recover before a final 2% over the last 200 meters.
Tips for pacing the effort:
1. Don't go out too hard. The 7% section over km 0.0-0.5 often tempts riders to attack, but a steady pace will save your legs for what's ahead.
2. Keep a smooth cadence on the 7% sections. Over km 1.5-2.0 and 2.0-2.5, stay seated, choose a light gear and avoid surging.
3. Make the most of km 3.0-4.0. With its 4% gradient, this is the time to recover and gradually build up speed before the final 2% stretch over km 4.0-4.2.
4.2 km • 240 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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