Rift Valley Climb is a climb of 22.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Rift Valley Climb tops out at 2,710 m above sea level. It is located in Kimwarer, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya. The average gradient is 6.3% with a maximum of 14.1%. The climb has 1422 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: Long (22.6 km) and steady climb. The average gradient of 6.3% is demanding, but the main difficulty lies in its consistency: 18 of the first 22 km sit between 5% and 7%, with very little respite. The flatter finale (3% over the last 600 metres) gives you a chance to get the legs turning again before the summit.
Pacing tips:
1. Steady effort: Settle into a sustainable rhythm from the very start. With the gradient so consistent, going over the top early on will cost you dearly over the long haul.
2. Mental chunking: Break the climb into 5 km sections. With the gradient varying slightly (5-7%), make small adjustments to your effort without ever blowing up.
3. Save something for the finish: Keep some power in reserve for the final kilometres, where the gradient eases to 3%, so you can finish strong.
22.6 km • 1422 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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