Koklaisay is a climb of 6.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Koklaisay tops out at 1,617 m above sea level. It is located in Каргаулды, Алматы облысы, Қазақстан. The average gradient is 10.5% with a maximum of 19.9%. The climb has 728 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is extremely demanding, with an average gradient of 11% over nearly 7 km. The difficulty is compounded by a string of brutal sections, including a kilometre at 13% (KM 3.0-3.5), another at 13% (KM 5.0-5.5), and a savage finish with 20% gradients over the last 400 metres.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pace yourself properly: The early kilometres (7-10%) feel "easier" than the average. Use them to find a sustainable tempo without blowing up.
2. Prepare for the two 13% ramps: These sections double the average gradient. Drop down to an easier gear as you approach them to keep your cadence up and avoid burning out your legs.
3. Save something for the finale: The last section at 20% is the hardest. Tackle it with fresh legs and a mindset ready for all-out effort over a short distance.
6.9 km • 728 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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