Panguna is a climb of 10.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Panguna tops out at 984 m above sea level. It is located in Arawa, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua Niugini. The average gradient is 9.3% with a maximum of 17.4%. The climb has 963 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 10.4 km for 963 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 9.3%, the Panguna Pass from Korpe is a hors catégorie climb that demands disciplined pacing. The first three kilometres, at 5%, are where you find your rhythm, but the climb gets seriously steep between the 4th and 9th kilometres, where gradients hover between 10% and 13%. The stretch from the 9th to the 10th kilometre, at 16%, is the hardest section before a final stretch at 7%.
Pacing tips:
1. Save your legs from the start. On the first three kilometres at 5%, ride at a steady pace so you don't burn through your reserves before the toughest part.
2. Prepare for the 16% section. Shift to an easier gear before you hit the 9th kilometre and keep a smooth cadence to protect your legs.
3. Kick again in the final stretch. Once you've cleared the 10th kilometre, the gradient eases to 7% over the last 0.4 km: this is the perfect moment to open up and finish strong.
10.4 km • 963 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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