How does strava categorize climbs?

How does strava categorize climbs?

The Strava climb categorization is similar to how the UCI categorizes climbs but with some modifications….Determining Climb Categories

• The average gradient is at least 3.0%
• The segment distance is at least 300 meters.
• The length of the climb (in meters) multiplied by the grade of the climb is greater than 8,000.

What category is climb?

Hors catégorie (HC) is a French term used in stage bicycle races to designate a climb that is “beyond categorization”. The term was originally used for those mountain roads where cars were not expected to be able to pass. The HC climb is the most difficult type of climb in a race.

How climbs are Categorised?

To decide the category of a climb we multiply the length of the climb (in meters) with the grade of the climb in percent’ – Strava. To be classed as a categorised climb the total must be 8000 or more. In theory this sounds great, a simple formula that can categories any climb anywhere, no subjectivity.

How hard is a category 1 climb?

A Category 1, once the highest category, can be anything from 8km at 8 percent to 20km at 5 percent. An hors catégorie (“above category”) rating is given to exceptionally tough climbs.

What does a 10 Climb mean?

A climb might have an average gradient of 3% or 5% or even 10% but just what do these numbers mean? A flat road is said to have a gradient of 0%, and a road with a higher gradient (e.g. 10%) is steeper than a road with a lower gradient (e.g. 5%). A downhill road is said to have a negative gradient.

How do I find my biggest climb on Strava?

In order to qualify to be your Biggest Climb, that segment must be a Strava categorized climb and be matched to your ride. Virtual ride segments will not count towards your biggest climb. For more information about categorized climbs, see here.

How hard is a category 3 climb?

Cat 3 Climb – These rated climbs are the next most difficult after Cat 2 climbs. The exactly same methodology is used in determining their difficulty as Cat 2 climbs but they fall next in terms of overall difficulty. All climb scores are based on distance, grade/elevation change, and maximum elevation.

What does Category 4 climb mean on Strava?

Strava uses a methodology similar to professional bike racing, employing a formula based on a climb’s length and its gradient. Classification is not influenced by where a climb features on a cyclist’s route. A cat 4 is a cat 4 whether you ride it straight out of the gate or at the end of a long hard day in the saddle.

Is 20 gradient steep?

It doesn’t matter exactly what it means, 20% is steeper than 10%. In surveying 20% is interpreted as 20% of a right angle (i.e. a brick wall) and so would be 18 degrees.