VAM is calculated the following way: VAM = (metres ascended x 60) / Minutes it took to ascend. A standard unit term with the same meaning is Vm/h, vertical metres per hour; the two are used interchangeably.
VAM is the abbreviation for the Italian term velocità ascensionale media, translated in English to mean "average ascent speed" or "mean ascent velocity", but usually referred to as VAM.
Full form of VAM is Vesicular-Arbuscular Mycorrhiza. It is formed by the symbiotic association between certain phycomycetous fungi and angiosperm roots. Thus VAM is a mycorrhiza.
VAM is measured in "upward" metres an hour. So, say you have a
VAM of 1500, trust me you don't but imagine you did, this means you can climb a vertical altitude or difference of 1,500 metres in an hour.
VAM The Good The Bad & The Ugly
| Climb | Colombiere |
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| Time | 40 mins |
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| Change | 1115m @ 5.8% |
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| Watts | 392w |
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| VAM | 1672 |
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No, vam is not in the scrabble dictionary.
A pro climber will probably average about 350 to 375 watts on the climb up the Col du Tourmalet.
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) is a colorless liquid organic compound that is the precursor to polyvinyl acetate. It is an intermediate used in the manufacture of a number of industrial polymers and resins for the production of adhesives, coatings, paints, films and textiles, as well as wire and cable insulation.
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vertical ascent in meters per hour
Divide your target elevation gain by the percent grade and divide by the cosine of the arctangent of the slope ratio. For example, 150m / 0.06 = 2500m / 0.998 = 2505m. Divide your target elevation gain by the horizontal distance. For example, 150m / (2500m x 0.998)= 0.06 x 100 = 6.
In running, cycling, and mountaineering, cumulative elevation gain refers to the sum of every gain in elevation throughout an entire trip. It is sometimes also known as cumulative gain or (confusingly) elevation gain, or often in the context of mountain travel, simply gain. Another commonly used phrase is total ascent.
Racing Bike
| Distance: | 150 km or more |
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| Altitude gain: | Over 2000 m |
| Pace: | 30–35 km/h |
| Pedalling time: | Up to 7 hours |
| Comment: | Demanding ride, competition-level endurance and strong cycling experience necessary. Single or multiple climbs with steep gradients and descents. |
