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Altynemel from Kerbulak: what you need to know

Everything about cycling up Altynemel from Kerbulak

Altynemel is a climb of 15.4 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 1,644 m above sea level. It is located in Kerbulak, Жетісу облысы, Қазақстан. The average gradient is 4.0% with a maximum of 10.3%. The climb has 623 meters of elevation gain.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile

Climb statistics

category 1
Difficulty score: 308 (Hard)
Finish altitude
1,644 m
Distance
15.4 km
Avg. gradient
4.0 %
Max gradient
10.3 %
Elevation gain
623 m
Steepest section: 10.3% (km 14.1)
Tips

Difficulty analysis: At 15.4 km for 623 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4%, the Алтынемель from Basshiy is a first-category climb that is demanding but progressive. The first 5 km, with gradients between 1% and 3%, let you get going and find your rhythm. The real difficulty comes between kilometre 11 and the finish, where the gradient ramps from 6% to 8% over more than 4 km, with an 8% section between kilometres 14 and 15.

Tips for the effort:

1. Save your legs at the start Between kilometres 0 and 5, where the gradient stays moderate, ride at a steady effort so you don't burn through your reserves before the steepest part.

2. Keep a steady cadence in the middle Between kilometres 5 and 11, where the gradient varies between 3% and 4%, hold a constant pace and remember to eat and drink regularly.

3. Adjust your gearing in the final On the last kilometres, from 11 to 15.4, shift to a small gear, stay seated as much as possible, and save your last reserves for the 8% section between kilometres 14 and 15.

Estimated times

15.4 km • 623 m D+

Leisure 1h 55min
8.0 km/h 350 m/h
Regular 1h 15min
12.3 km/h 550 m/h
Trained 50min
18.5 km/h 800 m/h
Climber 35min
26.4 km/h 1100 m/h
Pro 25min
37.0 km/h 1600 m/h

VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain

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