Lushan Zhufeng is a climb of 13.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 2,315 m above sea level. It is located in Xichang, 四川省, 中国. The average gradient is 6.4% with a maximum of 15.7%. The climb has 864 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 13.4 km with an average gradient of 6.4% and 864 m of elevation gain, this climb is rated HC and demands real commitment. The first kilometres, between 3% and 4% over the 0-3 km section, give you time to find your rhythm, and the stretch from km 3.0-4.0 at 2% offers a brief breather. The real difficulty comes between km 9.0 and km 13.0, where the gradient hits 8%, 10%, 7% and then 10%, enough to blow the legs of anyone who isn't well prepared.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Save something for later. On the 0-3 km section, ride at a moderate effort so you reach km 9.0 with fresh legs.
2. Make the most of the breather at km 3.0-4.0. This 2% stretch is your chance to recover for a moment, drink and eat something before the gradient kicks back in.
3. Adjust your gearing in the final part. Between km 10.0 and km 11.0, as well as between km 12.0 and km 13.0, at 10%, keep a steady cadence and a small gear to preserve your breath and your knees.
13.4 km • 864 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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