Kopce is a climb of 3.7 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 444 m above sea level. It is located in Zagórze, województwo podkarpackie, Polska. The average gradient is 4.5% with a maximum of 10.3%. The climb has 166 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: With 3.7 km at 166 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.5%, the Kopce is a moderate climb, typical of a Cat 3. The real work comes between km 0.5 and km 1.5, where the gradient ramps up to 7% and then 8%, making it the hardest section of the climb. The rest of the route alternates between 3% and 4%, which gives you a chance to recover between the steeper sections, but demands a steady effort over the whole ascent.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace your start. On the first kilometer at 3% (km 0.0-0.5), settle into a steady rhythm without attacking, so you hit the steep section with enough left in the tank.
2. Prepare for the 8% section. Between km 0.5 and km 1.5, shift down early, keep a smooth cadence around 70 to 80 rpm, and avoid staying out of the saddle for too long.
3.Resume after the key section. Once you're past km 1.5, find a stable tempo on the 3-4% stretches, then save a bit of energy to finish strong over the last 200 meters.
3.7 km • 166 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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