Koulenbergsweg is a climb of 1.0 kilometers (category 4). The climb finishes at 143 m above sea level. It is located in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Nederland. The average gradient is 4.5% with a maximum of 10.3%. The climb has 43 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 1 km climb, rated Category 4, has an average gradient of 4.5% over 43 m of elevation gain. The hardest section comes at KM 0.4-0.6 with 8% gradient, preceded by 7% at KM 0.0-0.2 and 6% at KM 0.2-0.4. KM 0.6-0.8 (2%) and KM 0.8-1.0 (1%) then offer a welcome breather to recover. The climb is moderate in terms of elevation gain, but the sustained effort at the start demands good pacing.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom Don't go out too hard from KM 0.0-0.2 at 7%, because you'll still have the 8% section at KM 0.4-0.6 to deal with.
2. Prepare for the 8% section Shift into an easier gear before KM 0.4-0.6, stay seated if you can, and keep a steady cadence.
3. Recover, then push on Use the easier gradients of KM 0.6-0.8 and KM 0.8-1.0 to catch your breath and pick up the pace slightly before the finish.
1.0 km • 43 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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