Bururi is a climb of 7.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Bururi tops out at 1,812 m above sea level. It is located in Cimabare, Rumonge, Burundi. The average gradient is 8.6% with a maximum of 15.7%. The climb has 677 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 7.9 km HC climb is tough because of its brutal 9% average gradient. The profile is very uneven, with extremely punishing sections like the 17% kilometre (KM 3.5-4.0) and several stretches at 10-12%, broken up by short breathers at 1-2% and a slight descent to the finish.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing the changes: Anticipate the gradient changes. Use the flatter stretches (KM 2.5-3.0 and KM 4.0-4.5) to recover actively before the hard sections.
2. Controlling your effort: Don't blow up on the 17% wall. Settle into a steady, sustainable rhythm from the start so you reach this crucial section without already being in the red.
3. Saving something for the end: Even though the last segment is downhill, the KM 6.0-6.5 section at 12% still demands serious effort. Save some energy for that final significant climb.
7.9 km • 677 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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