Shasela Shan is a climb of 8.0 kilometers (category 2). The climb finishes at 4,665 m above sea level. It is located in Chamdo, 西藏自治区 བོད་རང་སྐྱོང་ལྗོངས།, 中国. The average gradient is 4.9% with a maximum of 8.8%. The climb has 391 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The climb of 沙色拉山 averages 4.9% over 8 km for 391 m of elevation gain, which earns it a Category 2 rating. The gradient is very consistent: most 500 m sections sit between 4% and 6%, with no real change of rhythm. The hardest stretches are km 1.0 to 1.5 at 7%, followed by km 0.5 to 1.0, 3.5 to 4.0 and 7.0 to 7.5 at 6%. It's mostly the duration of the effort on sustained gradients that will take it out of your legs.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Don't go out too hard. The first two kilometres run at 5%, then 6%. The temptation to attack is strong, but you need to settle into a steady rhythm from the start.
2. Prepare for the 7% section. Between km 1.0 and km 1.5, shift to an easier gear and keep a smooth, consistent cadence.
3. Save something for the finish. The last kilometre only shows 3%, but after the 7.0 to 7.5 stretch at 6%, you'll need to dig deep into your reserves to finish strong.
8.0 km • 391 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
Join thousands of cycling fans! Plan your rides, record your performance, track your progress and discover the finest climbs.
Live climb profile to pace your effort all the way to the top.
