Pedra do Itapicu from Uruburetama

Pedra do Itapicu can be cycled from 2 sides. Pedra do Itapicu from Uruburetama is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pedra do Itapicu from Bica da Canoa.

You don't need special gearing for Pedra do Itapicu from Uruburetama. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Pedra do Itapicu from Uruburetama is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Pedra do Itapicu from Uruburetama is 10.8 km long.

The average gradient of Pedra do Itapicu from Uruburetama is 5.7%.

Pedra do Itapicu from Uruburetama has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.3%.

The summit of Pedra do Itapicu from Uruburetama is at 720 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:32:15 to climb Pedra do Itapicu from Uruburetama. At 11 km/h the time is 00:58:42, and at 15 km/h 00:43:03. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:59 is an achievable time.

Pedra do Itapicu from Uruburetama is located in the region in Brazil.