Navgarzon Dovon is a climb of 21.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Navgarzon Dovon tops out at 2,220 m above sea level. It is located in Chinor, Toshkent Viloyati, Oʻzbekiston. The average gradient is 6.3% with a maximum of 14.8%. The climb has 1350 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb gets progressively harder, and the gradient ramps up noticeably. The first 10 km (average gradient 3.5%) are a warm-up. Things get serious after KM 10, with a demanding stretch of 6% to 8% over 4 km. The final section, from KM 17 to the summit, is brutal, with gradients between 7% and 11%, peaking at 11% at KM 19. At 21.5 km and 1350m of elevation gain, it's a well-earned Hors Catégorie (HC) climb.
Pacing tips:
1. Pacing: Use the first 10 km, which are gentler, to settle into a steady rhythm and save your legs. Whatever you do, don't go out too hard.
2. Prepare for the key sections: Ease off a touch before the steep parts (KM 11-13 and KM 17-20) to keep a smooth cadence and avoid blowing up.
3. Mental prep for the final: Know that the last 5 km are the hardest (average gradient 8.6%). Save something in the tank for that final push.
21.5 km • 1350 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain