Shorma is a climb of 9.7 kilometers (category 3). Shorma tops out at 246 m above sea level. It is located in Аҟəа, აფხაზეთის ავტონომიური რესპუბლიკა - Аԥснытәи Автономтә Республика, Абхазия - Аԥсны. The average gradient is 2.7% with a maximum of 10.9%. The climb has 262 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 3rd category climb is moderately hard. The profile is mostly steady (gradients of 1% to 4%), but it has a tougher section between km 2.5 and 3.5 with a 9% gradient over 500m, followed by a flatter stretch at 6%. Two almost flat zones (0%) between km 6.0 and 7.0 offer a welcome breather before a short return to the slopes.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Managing the effort at km 2.5: Be ready for the 9% section. Hold back a bit in the first kilometers so you hit this key stretch without already being in the red.
2. Making the most of the breather: Use the two flat kilometers (km 6.0 to 7.0) to recover actively (spin easy, drink up) before the final progressive climb.
3. Finding a steady rhythm: Outside the critical sections, look for a steady cadence and power on the easier gradients (2-4%) for the most efficient energy expenditure.
9.7 km • 262 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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