Texana is a climb of 2.5 kilometers (category 2). Texana tops out at 743 m above sea level. It is located in Abalout, جيجل ⵊⵉⵊⵍ, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 6.9% with a maximum of 18.7%. The climb has 174 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: Texana from Texenna is a 2.5 km climb with 174 m of elevation gain, averaging 6.9%, which earns it a category 2 classification. The difficulty lies mostly in the string of sustained gradients: 7% over the first 500 metres, then 10% between 0.5 and 1.0 km, the hardest point on the route. Between 1.0 and 2.0 km the road eases to 5%, before a final 8% section from 2.0 to 2.5 km that concentrates the effort at the end.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom. The first 500 metres at 7% tempt you to go out too hard. Stay in a controlled effort zone instead so you reach the 10% ramp with something left in the tank.
2. Recover between 1.0 and 2.0 km. The 5% section is the perfect moment to ease off the pedals a little, catch your breath and drink before what's coming next.
3. Save something for the finish. Hit the final 2.0 to 2.5 km stretch at 8% with a suitable gear and a steady cadence, keeping enough in your legs to finish strong.
Riders who have climbed the Col de Texana agree on one thing: it's a genuine experience that really takes you out of your everyday routine. The place is described as "magnificent" and "really nice for a change of scenery", which points to a well-preserved natural setting.
The overall mood from the reports is very positive, with comments like "I love it", "Great place" and "Excellent". Riders seem to have had an intense and rewarding moment, in a region that left a mark on them.
Beyond the sporting challenge, the climb seems to be rewarded by the scenery. The shared experiences convey an overall sense of satisfaction and well-being, making this ascent a memorable one for those who rode it.
2.5 km • 174 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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