How do i know the category?
07-31-05, 02:02 PM
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How do i know the category?
Hi,
How can i know what category i climbed? how do i calculate the %?
How can i know what category i climbed? how do i calculate the %?
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From one of the Velonews raceday archives:
"Calling a climb a Category 1 or 2 is a somewhat subjective process, but there are some consistent rules.
* CAT. 4 Usually less than 3km in length, an easy pitch that amounts to no more than a sustained rise in the road.
* CAT. 3 Slightly harder, up to 5km in length.
* CAT. 2 Between 5km and 10km, and steeper than a 4-percent grade.
* CAT. 1 Long and steep. Between 10km and 20km, and steeper than a 5-percent grade.
* HORS CATÉGORIE (HC) or Above Category -The longest, steepest mountain climbs. Extremely difficult, sometimes 15km to 20km, with grades often exceeding 10 percent."
"Calling a climb a Category 1 or 2 is a somewhat subjective process, but there are some consistent rules.
* CAT. 4 Usually less than 3km in length, an easy pitch that amounts to no more than a sustained rise in the road.
* CAT. 3 Slightly harder, up to 5km in length.
* CAT. 2 Between 5km and 10km, and steeper than a 4-percent grade.
* CAT. 1 Long and steep. Between 10km and 20km, and steeper than a 5-percent grade.
* HORS CATÉGORIE (HC) or Above Category -The longest, steepest mountain climbs. Extremely difficult, sometimes 15km to 20km, with grades often exceeding 10 percent."
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Thanks mate.
But for me to understand. If i ride 1Km how many m i need to climb in order to declare it a 1% climb?
But for me to understand. If i ride 1Km how many m i need to climb in order to declare it a 1% climb?
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Originally Posted by mossi
Thanks mate.
But for me to understand. If i ride 1Km how many m i need to climb in order to declare it a 1% climb?
But for me to understand. If i ride 1Km how many m i need to climb in order to declare it a 1% climb?
