Dahr El Baydar is a climb of 8.4 kilometers (category 1). Dahr El Baydar tops out at 1,513 m above sea level. It is located in زبدل, محافظة البقاع, لبنان. The average gradient is 6.9% with a maximum of 12.3%. The climb has 574 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 1 climb is genuinely hard because of its uneven profile. The average gradient of 6.9% is sustained, but the two stretches at 2% (between 2.5 and 3.5 km) break the rhythm. The hardest part comes between 1.5km and 2.5km (9-10% gradients), and the finale stays tough with 7-8% all the way to the final 100 m.
Pacing advice:
1. Managing the variations: Use the two flatter kilometres (2.5-3.5km) to recover actively, keeping a good rhythm without going too hard. That's the key to arriving at the second half of the climb with something left.
2. Anticipating the steep sections: Get your head and legs ready before the 8-10% sections (the start, km 5.5-6.5, km 7.5-8.0). Avoid jerky pedalling by selecting a suitable gear right at the start of these ramps.
3. Steady rhythm: Aiming for a steady power output or heart rate works better than chasing every change in gradient. Your overall effort will be better spread across the climb.
8.4 km • 574 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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