Bihan Pass is a climb of 4.1 kilometers (category 3). Bihan Pass tops out at 2,788 m above sea level. It is located in Abha, منطقة عسير, السعودية. The average gradient is 3.7% with a maximum of 9.7%. The climb has 150 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 4.1 km climb gains 150 m at an average gradient of 3.7%, which puts it in the 3rd category. The first part, between km 0.0 and km 3.0, is manageable with gradients between 0% and 5%. The finale is harder: the 3.0-3.5 and 3.5-4.0 sections both hold a steady 6%, so the real difficulty is concentrated in the last few kilometers.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Make the most of the almost flat section On the 1.0-1.5 km section, which is essentially flat, recover and settle into a steady rhythm before the climb continues.
2. Keep a steady cadence On the 2.0-2.5 km stretch at 5%, avoid unnecessary surges to save your leg reserves.
3. Save your legs for the finish On km 3.0 to 4.0 at 6%, shift to an easier gear, stay seated, and pace your effort all the way to the summit.
4.1 km • 150 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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