Al Suhub is a climb of 6.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Al Suhub tops out at 553 m above sea level. It is located in خورفكان, الشارقة, الإمارات العربية المتحدة. The average gradient is 12.0% with a maximum of 15.3%. The climb has 718 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 6 km climb is hard, with a brutal average gradient of 12% for 718 m of total elevation gain. The difficulty lies in the uneven profile: after a very steep first kilometre (13%), a "softer" section (4-7% between 2.0 and 3.0 km) offers a deceptive breather before an extremely demanding central part (12% at 3.5-4.0 km). The finish, with gradients at 10%, requires you to save something in the tank.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Managing the changes in gradient: Use the least steep section (KM 2.0-3.0, 4-7%) to recover actively, keeping a steady rhythm without forcing it, and prepare mentally and physically for the 12% spike that comes right after.
2. Choosing your gear: Anticipate the changes in gradient, especially the ramp-up after KM 3.0. Don't break your rhythm: stay in a gear that lets you keep a steady cadence, even on the 10-12% sections.
3. Staying focused to the finish: Don't ease off after the 12% peak. The last three half-kilometres at 10% (KM 5.0-5.5) are crucial for holding your average speed before the slight easing of the gradient at the very end.
6.0 km • 718 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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