Alsadea' is a climb of 6.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alsadea' tops out at 1,466 m above sea level. It is located in محايل عسير, منطقة عسير, السعودية. The average gradient is 11.0% with a maximum of 17.7%. The climb has 713 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 6.5 km climb is rated hors catégorie (beyond category) because of its very high average gradient of 11%. The main difficulty lies in the succession of extreme gradients, especially between km 1.5 and 4.0 where the gradients consistently exceed 15% (peaking at 17%), which makes it a long and demanding effort. The 4% flat section and the short descent at km 4.5 offer a brief respite before a sustained effort all the way to the summit.
Pacing advice:
1. Managing your pace over the first kilometres: Resist the temptation to go out too hard despite the "moderate" gradients at the start (5%-9%). The climb becomes significantly harder after 1.5 km.
2. Anticipating the critical sections: The 16% and 17% sections (km 1.5-2.0 and 3.5-4.0) require a reserve of strength. Select an appropriate gear and hold a steady cadence to get through them without "blowing up".
3. Making the most of the recovery: Use the km 4.0-5.0 section (gentle gradient and descent) to recover actively (spin easily) and tackle the final part (11%-13%) with your reserves intact.
6.5 km • 713 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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