Sabaduri Pass is a climb of 7.5 kilometers (category 1). Sabaduri Pass tops out at 1,453 m above sea level. It is located in ღულელები, მცხეთა-მთიანეთი, საქართველო. The average gradient is 5.2% with a maximum of 12.5%. The climb has 388 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb is moderate in distance, but the start is deceptive. The first kilometer is the key, with a brutal 10% section after 500m that can blow you up if you don't control your effort. The rest of the climb alternates between steady gradients (4-6%) and a notable respite at KM 6.5-7.0 (flat), so you need to manage your pace carefully.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Start easy: Resist the urge to attack in the first 500m (3%) so you hit the 10% ramp with something left in the tank. This is the decisive point of the climb.
2. Steady rhythm: Once past the peak of the difficulty, settle into a steady tempo on the 4-6% gradients. The flat section before the finale is ideal for recovering without losing speed.
3. Preparing for the finale: Anticipate the 6% ramp after the flat section (KM 7.0) and keep your cadence up all the way to the summit.
7.5 km • 388 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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