Bugarama is a climb of 12.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Bugarama tops out at 2,188 m above sea level. It is located in Gitwe, Bujumbura Rural, Burundi. The average gradient is 7.4% with a maximum of 16.5%. The climb has 896 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: A demanding 12.2 km climb with a sustained average gradient of 7.4%. The challenge lies in the consistency of the gradients, with 8 of the 12 km between 5% and 7%. The final kilometre (3%) offers a welcome breather before the finish.
Pacing advice:
1. Find your rhythm from the start: The first kilometre at 8% is intense. Don't go out too hard, so you have something left for the long haul.
2. Make the most of the 5% sections: Km 2-3, 5-6 and 7 are a bit less steep. Use them to recover a little and adjust your pace.
3. Save something for the end: Despite the easier gradient at km 11-12, the fatigue built up over the first 11 kilometres will make this section tough.
12.2 km • 896 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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