Passo Gena Bosa is a climb of 19.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Passo Gena Bosa tops out at 2,406 m above sea level. It is located in Jalo, የደቡብ ምዕራብ ኢትዮጵያ ህዝቦች ክልል South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region إقليم شعوب جنوب غرب إثيوبيا, ኢትዮጵያ إثيوبيا. The average gradient is 6.3% with a maximum of 14.5%. The climb has 1213 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 19.3 km hors catégorie climb is hard to sustain, due to its length and the repetition of demanding sections. The average gradient of 6% is deceptive: km 4-5 (9%), km 10-11 (9%) and km 12-13 (9%) are the key stretches where the effort will be intense. The brief respite between km 17-18 (3%) comes late in the climb.
Pacing advice:
1. Settle into your rhythm from the start: The first kilometres (3-4%) are moderate. Use them to find a sustainable pace, and don't let this apparent ease fool you.
2. Prepare for the three "walls": The three sections at 9% (km 4-5, 10-11, 12-13) call for careful pacing. Ease off slightly as you approach each one so you tackle them without already being over your limit.
3. Save something for the finish: Even though the gradient drops on km 17-18, the final kilometre is still at 6%. Don't empty the tank too early.
19.3 km • 1213 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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