Sinharaja is a climb of 21.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Sinharaja tops out at 1,044 m above sea level. It is located in Kotapola, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The average gradient is 5.4% with a maximum of 15%. The climb has 1167 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb has two distinct parts. The first 14 kilometers are relatively moderate (average gradient of 2.9%), with even a slight descent at KM 7-8. The real difficulty is concentrated in the last 7 kilometers, where the average gradient exceeds 8%, peaking at 13% on the final full kilometer. It's this particularly brutal finish that earns the Hors Catégorie rating.
Pacing tips:
1. Save something for the end: Ride the first half, which is more rolling, at a controlled effort so you don't burn out before the steepest section (KM 15-21.6).
2. Anticipate the changes in rhythm: The gradient changes frequently. Get your gearing right so you can keep a steady cadence and avoid surging and stalling.
3. Break the climb up in your head: Focus on the succession of sections rather than the total length. Tackle the final part as a climb in its own right.
21.6 km • 1167 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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