Mount Kigali is a climb of 3.7 kilometers (category 1). Mount Kigali tops out at 1,772 m above sea level. It is located in Kigali, n/a, Rwanda. The average gradient is 8.4% with a maximum of 17.1%. The climb has 313 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 3.7 km for 313 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 8.4%, Mount Kigali is rated Cat 1 and demands a sustained effort from bottom to top. The start is already tough with 10% over km 0.0-0.5, followed by a more manageable stretch at 6% over km 1.0-1.5 and 1.5-2.0. The difficulty peaks in the final section, where km 3.0-3.5 and 3.5-3.7 hit 11%, just when your legs are already well cooked.
Pacing tips:
1. Don't go out too hard: the first 500 metres at 10% will tempt you to attack, but keep the effort in check so you have something left for the rest of the climb.
2. Make the most of the rollers: between km 1.0-1.5 and 1.5-2.0, at 6%, this is your chance to recover, drink well and settle into a steady rhythm.
3. Save something for the finale: on km 3.0-3.5 and 3.5-3.7 at 11%, stay seated and keep a smooth cadence, only getting out of the saddle when it's really necessary.
3.7 km • 313 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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