Tsirang Pass is a climb of 42.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Tsirang Pass tops out at 1,960 m above sea level. It is located in Kabelzhing, རྩི་རང་རྫོང་ཁག་, འབྲུག་ཡུལ།. The average gradient is 6.7% with a maximum of 19.4%. The climb has 2817 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 2,817m of climbing over 42km, this hors catégorie ascent is a real test of endurance. The 6.7% average gradient is demanding, but the real challenge is how inconsistent it is. There's a very steep section at 11% (km 20-21), and several flat stretches or slight descents (km 25-26, 31-33, 36-37) that break your rhythm.
Pacing tips:
1. Manage the changes in gradient: Anticipate the shifts in gradient. Use the flat or downhill sections (like between km 25 and 33) to recover by spinning smoothly without stopping.
2. Run an easier gear: The length of the climb and the 8-11% kicks call for proper gearing to keep a steady cadence (>70 rpm) and avoid premature muscle fatigue.
3. Break the climb into sections: Split it up based on the changes in gradient. Focus on one section at a time to manage your effort mentally over such a long distance.
42.0 km • 2817 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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