How do I calculate VAM with this MCP?

You provide the vertical gain and time to your AI client, which then uses the get_climb_rate capability to find the VAM.

Can I compare two different rides?

Yes, you can use the compare_climb_segments capability to see the performance difference between two attempts.

What is an intensity tier?

The get_climb_intensity_tier capability categorizes your climb rate into standard levels to show how hard the effort was.

Which AI clients work with this MCP?

This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Do I need to host this myself?

No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use as soon as you connect.

VAM (Velocità Ascensionale Media) is the vertical meters gained per hour, a standard metric for measuring climbing intensity in cycling.

How can I compare two different climbs?

You can use the compare_climb_segments capability by providing the elevation gain and duration for both attempts.

Can I check if my climb data is valid?

Yes, the validate_climb_segment capability checks if your elevation gain and duration are mathematically valid for analysis.

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Connect Cycling Climb Rate Analyzer to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn raw climbing data into actionable performance metrics.

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Complete set · 4 capabilities

The complete Cycling Climb Rate capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Cycling Climb Rate.

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01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Cycling Climb Rate.

01
Compare climb segments
This capability compares two different climb attempts to show you exactly how your performance changed between rides.
02
Get climb intensity tier
Your agent uses this to categorize a specific climb rate into standard performance intensity levels.
03
Get climb rate
This capability calculates the vertical ascent rate (VAM) for any specific segment you provide.
04
Validate climb segment
It checks if a recorded climb segment is mathematically valid before you try to run an analysis on it.

One connector, every AI

Cycling Climb Rate works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Cycling Climb Rate to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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987ms average. Fast in production.

Cycling Climb Rate is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1390ms

Sep 23Today

Fastest day: 893ms
Slowest day: 1390ms
14-day trend: Improving-25%

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One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Cycling Climb Rate, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Cycling Climb Rate. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Cycling Climb Rate Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rpghXxcfN4zJZT42E0GF52VC0nxdq2tSgcbo701H/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Cycling Climb Rate capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cycling-climb-rate-analyzer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rpghXxcfN4zJZT42E0GF52VC0nxdq2tSgcbo701H/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? How to give Claude access to Cycling Climb Rate

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Who it's for

Built for the work Cycling Climb Rate owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone looking to quantify their climbing progress through precise mathematical analysis.

01
Cycling Coaches
Hand off raw ride data to an agent to get instant intensity tiers and performance comparisons for athletes.
02
Competitive Cyclists
Use your AI client to track VAM improvements across specific mountain segments.
03
Data Analysts
Provide raw climbing logs to an agent to validate and categorize segment data automatically.

FAQ

Questions Cycling Climb Rate owners ask.

01
How do I calculate VAM with this MCP?
You provide the vertical gain and time to your AI client, which then uses the get_climb_rate capability to find the VAM.
02
Can I compare two different rides?
Yes, you can use the compare_climb_segments capability to see the performance difference between two attempts.
03
What is an intensity tier?
The get_climb_intensity_tier capability categorizes your climb rate into standard levels to show how hard the effort was.
04
Which AI clients work with this MCP?
This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
05
Do I need to host this myself?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use as soon as you connect.
06
What is VAM?
VAM (Velocità Ascensionale Media) is the vertical meters gained per hour, a standard metric for measuring climbing intensity in cycling.
07
How can I compare two different climbs?
You can use the compare_climb_segments capability by providing the elevation gain and duration for both attempts.
08
Can I check if my climb data is valid?
Yes, the validate_climb_segment capability checks if your elevation gain and duration are mathematically valid for analysis.

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