Shaar Pass is a climb of 54.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Shaar Pass tops out at 2,161 m above sea level. It is located in محايل عسير, منطقة عسير, السعودية. The average gradient is 4.3% with a maximum of 18.1%. The climb has 2356 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 54.5 km climb is a true test of endurance. The difficulty lies in its length and its profile: the first 40 km have moderate gradients (1-4%), but the final section (km 44-52) is noticeably steeper, with sustained gradients of 6 to 9%. It's this succession of demanding gradients late in the climb that earns this pass its "HC" (hors catégorie) rating.
Pacing advice:
1. Pacing: Start at an easy pace (power or heart rate) that you can hold comfortably over the first 40 km. Whatever you do, don't go over the limit on the early easy gradients, or you'll burn through your reserves.
2. Save something for the end: Keep some energy in the tank for km 44 to 52, the steepest part. Plan for a little reserve and fuel properly (gels, drinks) before this crucial section.
3. Recover on the flats: Use the very short sections at 1% to ease off, drink and eat without losing too much speed, so you can recover before the hard stretches.
54.5 km • 2356 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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