Kani Rash is a climb of 13.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 2,099 m above sea level. It is located in Gira, پارێزگای سلێمانی, العراق. The average gradient is 7.8% with a maximum of 17.5%. The climb has 1046 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Kani Rash from Kīrah is an HC climb covering 13.4 km with 1046 m of elevation gain, at an average gradient of 7.8%. The real challenge is the consistency: almost every kilometer hovers between 6% and 8%, with no real respite apart from the 3% section between km 3.0 and 4.0. The steepest stretches come between km 9.0 and 11.0, with 11% then 13%, right when fatigue has already set in. The final section, at 1%, offers only a brief breather before the summit.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Don't go out too hard. The opening kilometers at 7%, followed by the 12% ramp between km 1.0 and 2.0, tempt you to go off too fast, so save some in the tank for what's coming.
2. Make the most of the 3% section. Between km 3.0 and 4.0, get your breathing back under control, drink, and settle into a steady rhythm, because this is your only real chance to recover.
3. Prepare for the finale. From km 9.0, shift into an easy gear, stay seated through the 11% and 13% ramps between km 10.0 and 11.0, and hold a steady cadence.
Those who've ridden Gardaneh-ye Kani Rash mostly talk about how cold it is up there. The views are great, you can hear the wind, and you'll run into some very real local horses.
On the way, you ride past caves with ice on them and see a waterfall. That's the section that sticks with this rider.
The thing to keep in mind: plan on doing a lot of walking. The rider's report makes light of it, but it's useful info for planning your outing.
13.4 km • 1046 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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