Qiddiya is a climb of 3.9 kilometers (category 1). Qiddiya tops out at 887 m above sea level. It is located in قصور آل مقبل, منطقة الرياض, السعودية. The average gradient is 5.8% with a maximum of 22.9%. The climb has 227 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb has a lopsided profile. The first 1.5 km are brutal, with gradients of 10% and 11%, and they hold close to 60% of the total elevation gain. The rest of the climb is much friendlier, with gentle grades of 1% to 5%, so you can spin your legs and recover a bit.
Pacing tips:
1. Start controlled: Don't go out too hard in the first 500m, where it's really steep. Settle into a steady rhythm so you don't blow your legs out before the road eases off.
2. Active recovery: Use the shallow sections (KM 1.0-3.9) to get your breathing back under control and save some energy without losing too much speed.
3. Mental game: Focus on getting through the hard opening section. Once that's behind you, the rest of the climb will feel mentally and physically easier.
3.9 km • 227 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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