Koto Baru is a climb of 7.7 kilometers (category 3). Koto Baru tops out at 1,151 m above sea level. It is located in Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia. The average gradient is 2.9% with a maximum of 10.5%. The climb has 226 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 3rd category climb is moderate over most of its length (7.7 km at an average of 3%). The real difficulty is concentrated in a short but demanding section between km 5.5 and km 6.5, with a maximum gradient of 9% over 460 metres, followed by a flat section at 0% that gives you a welcome breather before the final climb.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Ride endurance pace until KM 5.5: Keep a steady, controlled effort over the first 5.5 km, where the gradient stays under 3%. Avoid unnecessary surges so you save your legs for later.
2. Prepare for the wall at KM 5.5: Tackle the 9% section in an easy gear with a high cadence. Focus on a short, hard effort (about 1 km) until the gradient eases back to 6%.
3. Make the most of the flat at KM 6.5: Use the flat section to recover actively (spin easy) and get your breath back before tackling the final 900 metres at 3-4%.
7.7 km • 226 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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