Dhahrat al Manara is a climb of 12.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 954 m above sea level. It is located in Jerash, جرش, الأردن. The average gradient is 8.2% with a maximum of 19.1%. The climb has 1036 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 12.6 km for 1036 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 8.2%, the Dhahrat al Manara is a beast of an hors catégorie climb. The start is the steepest, with 15% from KM 0.0-1.0, then the gradient stays between 10% and 12% from KM 4.0-5.0 through KM 8.0-9.0, with no real respite. The only true recovery comes at KM 9.0-10.0, which is flat (0%), followed by an easier stretch between KM 10.0-11.0 and KM 11.0-12.0, before a final section at 1% from KM 12.0-12.6.
Tips for the effort:
1. Control the start From KM 0.0-1.0 at 15%, don't go out too hard: pick a low gear and keep a smooth cadence so your legs have something left for later.
2. Find a steady rhythm Between KM 5.0-6.0 and KM 8.0-9.0, where the gradient hovers between 11% and 12%, stay in the saddle as much as you can and hold a consistent cadence rather than constantly surging.
3. Make the most of the flat On the flat at KM 9.0-10.0 (0%), take a breather, drink and eat, then get ready to ease back into the pedals for the final part of the climb.
12.6 km • 1036 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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