Djbel el ouahche is a climb of 8.1 kilometers (category 1). Djbel el ouahche tops out at 1,011 m above sea level. It is located in Constantine ⵇⵙⴻⵟⵉⵏⴰ قسنطينة, Constantine, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 15.1%. The climb has 448 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb is moderately hard over the first half, with gradients between 3% and 8%. The real challenge comes between km 4.5 and 5.5, with an 11% section followed by a 4% false flat, which makes it the key passage. The finish is demanding, with a 7% ramp after a kilometer at 0%.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself before km 4.5: Save something in the tank for the 11% wall. Don't overcook it on the lower gradients.
2. Spin a high cadence on the steep section: On the 11% section, keep your cadence high to spare your legs and keep your heart rate under control.
3. Use the false flat to recover: The 0% kilometer (KM 6.5-7.0) is crucial. Ease off a little so you hit the final 7% ramp with fresh legs.
8.1 km • 448 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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