Pipalbot is a climb of 11.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 1,358 m above sea level. It is located in Gothegada, सुदूरपश्चिम प्रदेश, नेपाल. The average gradient is 6.2% with a maximum of 14.4%. The climb has 700 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 11.2 km for 700 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6.2%, this climb is rated beyond categorization and demands a long, steady effort. The real difficulty is concentrated between km 6 and km 8, with 8% then 12%, which makes up the steepest section of the climb. The stretch from km 8 to km 9 dips slightly (-1%), giving you a brief breather before a rolling finish, between 2% and 5%.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself from the start. On the first kilometers at 5%, keep your effort moderate so you still have something left for the hardest part.
2. Prepare for the km 7 to km 8 section. Shift to an easy enough gear before the 12%, stay seated, and keep a smooth, steady cadence.
3. Recover on the km 8 to km 9 section. Use this descending stretch to drink, take on food, and get your rhythm back before the final kilometers.
11.2 km • 700 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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