Zekari Pass is a climb of 27.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Zekari Pass tops out at 2,200 m above sea level. It is located in ბენარა, სამცხე-ჯავახეთი, საქართველო. The average gradient is 4.9% with a maximum of 21.7%. The climb has 1370 meters of elevation gain.
Climb difficulty analysis: This climb has a two-part profile. The first 14 km (average gradient of 2.2%) is a long but not very demanding approach. The real difficulty starts after KM 15, with an average gradient of 6.9% over the following 13 km, including brutal ramps at 9% and 12%. The total distance (27.8 km) and the serious elevation gain (1370m) confirm its Hors Catégorie rating.
Effort management tips:
1. Pacing the first section: Use the first 15 km, which are not steep, to ride at a steady tempo and save your legs, and don't get fooled by the easy start.
2. Anticipating the change of rhythm: From KM 15 on, get ready mentally and physically for a sudden jump in gradient. Keep a smooth, steady cadence and avoid surging in the 8-12% sections.
3. Making the most of the final respite: The last kilometer (KM 26-27.8) is almost flat. Use it to recover before a possible sprint, or to ease off the pressure at the end of the effort.
27.8 km • 1370 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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