Moca is a climb of 21.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Moca tops out at 1,571 m above sea level. It is located in Aba, Bioko Sur, Guinea Ecuatorial. The average gradient is 7.4% with a maximum of 18.8%. The climb has 1584 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 21.4 km beyond category climb is genuinely hard, with an average gradient of 7%. The difficulty builds gradually: the first 5 km (3-5%) act as a warm-up, but the gradient really ramps up from KM 5.0, with a tough 8-12% section between KM 9.0 and KM 16.0. The steepest point (12%) at KM 9.0-10.0 is the key crux of the climb.
Pacing advice:
1. Settle into your rhythm: Use the first 5 km, which are less steep, to find a comfortable tempo without dipping into your reserves.
2. Prepare for the middle section: The steepest part (KM 9-16) calls for careful pacing. Avoid surges and keep a steady cadence.
3. Keep pushing to the top: The gradient stays sustained (7-10%) after the peak of difficulty. The last km (4%) gives you a bit of respite, but don't ease off too early.
21.4 km • 1584 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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