Al Jissah is a climb of 2.8 kilometers (category 2). Al Jissah tops out at 227 m above sea level. It is located in قنتب, محافظة مسقط, عمان. The average gradient is 6.9% with a maximum of 15.9%. The climb has 197 meters of elevation gain.
Climb difficulty analysis: This 2nd category climb has a tactical profile with alternating hard sections and recovery stretches. The main challenge lies in the two 9% segments (0.5-1.0 km and 2.0-2.5 km), separated by a very easy 3% stretch (1.5-2.0 km). The average gradient of 6.9% is deceptive given how short the effort is.
How to manage the effort:
1. Start controlled: Resist the temptation to go too hard in the first km, despite the 9% ramp after 500m, so you reach the first kicker with fresh legs.
2. Use the breather: The 3% section (1.5-2.0 km) is key to recovering actively (spinning easy) before the second 9% pitch.
3. Pace the finish: The final segment (2.5-2.8 km) at 7% requires holding a steady effort all the way to the summit without losing focus.
2.8 km • 197 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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