Al Moshebah is a climb of 8.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Al Moshebah tops out at 2,769 m above sea level. It is located in أبها, منطقة عسير, السعودية. The average gradient is 16.7% with a maximum of 19.7%. The climb has 1341 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 8 km climb has an extremely steep average gradient of 16.7%, confirmed by kilometer-by-kilometer gradients often above 15% and peaking at 21% on two sections. The total elevation gain of 1341 m is substantial for this distance, making it a particularly demanding hors catégorie climb.
Pacing tips:
- Settle into your rhythm from the start: The first kilometers are very steep (17%, 18%). Don't go out too hard or you'll burn through your reserves.
- Anticipate the changes in gradient: Make the most of the brief respites (KM 1.5-2.0 at 9%, KM 5.0-5.5 at 10%) to recover before the critical sections at 21%.
- Manage your gearing: Use a gear ratio that lets you keep a sustainable cadence on the sections steeper than 20%.
8.0 km • 1341 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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