Al Saeidan is a climb of 5.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Al Saeidan tops out at 1,340 m above sea level. It is located in قرن الماء, منطقة عسير, السعودية. The average gradient is 13.8% with a maximum of 19.5%. The climb has 788 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb is extremely demanding. With an average gradient of 13.8% over 5.7 km, it's a string of very steep sections, especially between km 3.5 and 5.0, where the gradient constantly stays above 15%, peaking at 21% over the final 200 meters. The stretches at km 1.0-1.5 and km 5.0-5.5 offer brief breathers, but the whole thing is a serious test at the highest level.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Start conservatively to save your legs. The hardest section (KM 3.5-5.0) calls for steady power, so avoid surging.
2. Gearing: Run a gear ratio that suits the pitches above 15%. Being able to spin smoothly, even at a low cadence, will be crucial over the last few kilometers.
3. Use the breathers: Use the 6% and 7% sections to recover actively by easing off the intensity a little without stopping your effort.
5.7 km • 788 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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