Akaoudj is a climb of 5.5 kilometers (category 1). Akaoudj tops out at 497 m above sea level. It is located in Ait Aissa Mimoun, Tizi Ouzou, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 7.1% with a maximum of 15.2%. The climb has 392 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 5.5 km for 392 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 7.1%, this Category 1 climb is a serious test. The real crux is between KM 0.0-0.5 and KM 2.5-3.0, where the gradient sits between 9% and 12% with no real respite. After the slight descent at KM 3.5-4.0 and the flat sections at KM 4.0-4.5 and KM 4.5-5.0, the road ramps up brutally to 12% over KM 5.0-5.5, making the finale the decisive section.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself from the start: don't go too hard on the 9% and 10% slopes of KM 0.0-0.5 and KM 0.5-1.0, or you'll pay for it on the 12% ramp at KM 1.0-1.5.
2. Use the rolling sections: use the 0% stretches of KM 4.0-4.5 and KM 4.5-5.0 to recover, drink and eat, while keeping a smooth cadence.
3. Save something for the finish: tackle KM 5.0-5.5 at 12% with an appropriate gear and a steady cadence, keeping some in the tank to finish strong.
5.5 km • 392 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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