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Windmill Upon Hills from Genting Sempah: what you need to know

Everything about cycling up Windmill Upon Hills from Genting Sempah

Windmill Upon Hills is a climb of 3.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Windmill Upon Hills tops out at 970 m above sea level. It is located in Genting Sempah, Pahang, Malaysia. The average gradient is 10.2% with a maximum of 12.7%. The climb has 390 meters of elevation gain.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile

Climb statistics

Hors catégorie
Difficulty score: 684 (Very hard)
Altitude
970 m
Distance
3.8 km
Avg. gradient
10.2 %
Max gradient
12.7 %
Elevation gain
390 m
Steepest section: 12.7% (km 0.1)
Tips

Difficulty analysis:

The Genting Sempah climb is a short but brutal beyond category effort. Its average gradient of 10% over 3.8 km places it among the steepest climbs. The main challenge lies in the uneven profile: three very steep sections (13%, 14%, 11%) alternate with partial recovery sections (8%, 6%) and a notable flat stretch at KM 3.0-3.5 (1%). This constant change in gradient demands a quick adjustment of your effort.

Tips for managing your effort:

1. Manage the changes in rhythm: Anticipate the three hardest sections (KM 0.0-0.5, 1.5-2.0, 2.5-3.0). Ease off your pace as you approach them so you hit them at a sustainable power output.

2. Make the most of the breather: The almost flat section between 3.0 and 3.5 km is crucial. Use it to recover by spinning smoothly before the final push at 10%.

3. Choose a suitable gear: With so many sections above 10%, a compact gear is essential to keep a steady cadence and avoid premature muscle fatigue.

Estimated times

3.8 km • 390 m D+

Leisure 1h 17min
3.0 km/h 350 m/h
Regular 49min
4.7 km/h 550 m/h
Trained 34min
6.7 km/h 800 m/h
Climber 25min
9.1 km/h 1100 m/h
Pro 17min
13.4 km/h 1600 m/h

VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain

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