Zachełmie is a climb of 4.0 kilometers (category 2). Zachełmie tops out at 597 m above sea level. It is located in Zachełmie, województwo dolnośląskie, Polska. The average gradient is 5.8% with a maximum of 15.1%. The climb has 230 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 2 climb is deceptive. The first half (0-2.5 km) is steady at 5-6%, but a 500m flat section at the 3 km mark comes before a very tough finale: the last 500 metres ramp up to 10% after a kilometre at 9%.
Pacing tips:
1. Manage your energy on the flat: The 0% section (KM 2.5-3.0) is a crucial opportunity. Ease off a touch to recover without losing too much speed, ahead of the tough finish.
2. Anticipate the change of rhythm: Hit KM 3.0 with a gear already selected for the 9% pitch. Don't "bottom out" on the flat, or the sudden jump in gradient will catch you off guard.
3. Save something for the finale: The final half-kilometre at 10% is where the race is decided. Keep a steady cadence and avoid surges so you don't blow up in the last few hundred metres.
4.0 km • 230 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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