Shanyun Ling Yakou is a climb of 17.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 1,140 m above sea level. It is located in Xuancheng, 安徽省, 中国. The average gradient is 6.4% with a maximum of 13.3%. The climb has 1131 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 17.6 km for 1131 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6.4%, this climb is rated hors catégorie and demands a long, sustained effort. The difficulty lies mainly in its consistency: most kilometres hover around 4 to 6%, with steeper sections at 8% between KM 6.0-7.0 and KM 17.0-17.6. Only KM 2.0-3.0 (2%) and KM 9.0-10.0 (3%) offer any real respite.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the start The first kilometres at 5% (KM 0.0-1.0 and KM 1.0-2.0) tempt you to go out too hard, so settle into a rhythm you can hold all the way to the top.
2. Recover on the flatter sections Make the most of KM 2.0-3.0 at 2% and KM 9.0-10.0 at 3% to drink, eat and get the legs turning over again before pushing on.
3. Save something for the finish KM 6.0-7.0 at 8% is the steepest section before the final kilometres, and KM 17.0-17.6 still sits at 8%, so don't burn all your matches too early.
17.6 km • 1131 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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