Watugudang is a climb of 5.5 kilometers (category 1). Watugudang tops out at 705 m above sea level. It is located in Jember, Jawa Timur, Indonesia. The average gradient is 4.7% with a maximum of 13.2%. The climb has 255 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb has a two-part profile. The first half (0-2.5 km) is moderate, with gradients of 0 to 3%, ideal for settling into a rhythm. It gets noticeably harder in the second part (2.5-5.5 km), with a string of 4, 6, 5, 8 and 7% ramps that account for most of the elevation gain.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing your pace: Use the first 2.5 km, especially the 0% section, to spin along at endurance effort without going deep. Don't go out too hard too soon.
2. Planning for the key sections: The last two kilometres (8% and 7%) are the toughest. Save some legs and some head space for these crucial ramps.
3. Choosing your gearing: Run a gear low enough for the steep ramps at the end (6-8%) so you can keep a smooth cadence (>70 rpm).
5.5 km • 255 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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