Pasir Gembong is a climb of 4.6 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 314 m above sea level. It is located in Girimukti, Jawa Barat, Indonesia. The average gradient is 6.7% with a maximum of 20.6%. The climb has 308 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 4.6 km with 308 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6.7%, the Pasir Gembong earns its Category 1 rating. The real test is KM 0.5-1.0 at 18%, which packs 94 m of climbing, followed by KM 3.0-4.0 at 11% then 9%. The sections from KM 1.0-3.0 (3 to 5%) and KM 4.0-4.6 (2 to 3%) offer welcome breathers.
Pacing tips:
1. Don't go out too hard. Tackle the 18% section at KM 0.5-1.0 in a small gear with a smooth, relaxed cadence, and don't blow up before the first third of the climb.
2. Recover on the false flats. Use the 3-5% sections between KM 1.0-3.0 to catch your breath, drink, and hold a steady effort.
3. Save something for the finish. Take KM 3.0-4.0 (11% then 9%) at a constant rhythm, then push on through KM 4.0-4.6, which is less steep, to finish strong.
4.6 km • 308 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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