Egikal Pass is a climb of 14.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Egikal Pass tops out at 2,068 m above sea level. It is located in сельское поселение Гули, Ингушетия, Россия. The average gradient is 7.4% with a maximum of 15.4%. The climb has 1060 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: A beyond-category climb that's tough because of its length (14.4 km) and its significant elevation gain (1060m). The challenge lies in the uneven gradient, with three critical sections: a kilometre at 11% (KM 2-3), one at 12% (KM 8-9), and a 10% section (KM 5-6). KM 11-12 at 2% gives you a brief respite.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself from the start: The opening gradient of 3% is deceptive. Don't go out too hard, so you save something for the 11% and 12% sections.
2. Anticipate the gradient changes: Shift between an easy gear on the steep parts (8-12%) and a bigger gear to keep your cadence up on the moderate sections (KM 11-13).
3. Make the most of the respite: Use the 2% kilometre (KM 11-12) to recover actively (spin your legs) before the final gradual climb to the finish.
14.4 km • 1060 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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