Harrat Uwayrid is a climb of 7.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Harrat Uwayrid tops out at 1,223 m above sea level. It is located in الشراعية, منطقة المدينة المنورة, السعودية. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 19.7%. The climb has 487 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb has a deceptive profile. The first 4 km are very gentle (average gradient of 2.3%), followed by a gradual increase. The real difficulty is concentrated in the last 3 km, with an extremely steep section: a 20% stretch over 500m, followed by gradients between 12% and 16%. This brutal finish, after a first part that feels like a warm-up, clearly puts this col in the HC category.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pacing: Use the low-gradient opening to settle into a steady rhythm without going too hard. The goal is to reach the steep section (after km 5) with something left in the tank.
2. Plan your gear change: Around the 5 km mark, the gradient suddenly jumps to 7%, then 12%. Shift down early enough to keep your cadence up.
3. Final push: The section from km 6.0 to km 7.5 (1.5 km averaging over 12%) is decisive. Keep a steady, controlled effort so you don't blow up on the steepest ramps.
7.9 km • 487 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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