Wadi al Helo (tunnel) is a climb of 2.9 kilometers (category 1). Wadi al Helo (tunnel) tops out at 486 m above sea level. It is located in Kalba كلباء, الشارقة, الإمارات العربية المتحدة. The average gradient is 10.5% with a maximum of 19.6%. The climb has 307 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: This 2.9 km climb is short but intense, with a brutal average gradient of 10.5%. The 307m of elevation gain confirms a demanding profile, rightly rated Cat 1. The central kilometre (1.0-1.5 km at 12%) is the hardest section and will be decisive.
How to manage the effort:
1. Start controlled: The first 500m at 8% give you time to find a rhythm without burning out before the steepest part.
2. Manage your effort on the 12% kilometre: Anticipate the steep ramp around the 1km mark. Select a gear you can turn over comfortably and hold a steady cadence to get through this critical stretch.
3. Stay focused all the way to the top: The gradient stays around 9% after the peak. Only ease off once you've passed the 2.5 km marker.
2.9 km • 307 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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