Gumbashi is a climb of 20.5 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 2,044 m above sea level. It is located in Kyzyl-Pokun, Карачаево-Черкесия, Россия. The average gradient is 4.1% with a maximum of 12.4%. The climb has 848 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 20.5 km climb with 848 m of elevation gain is rated Cat 1. The first ten kilometres, at 2 to 4% gradient, are relatively manageable and give you a chance to find a good rhythm. Things get noticeably harder between km 11.0 and km 16.0, with gradients of 4 to 5%, before the toughest section from km 16.0 to km 20.0, at 6 to 7%. The final 500 metres, averaging 8%, will really put your legs to the test.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom. The first 10.0 km, at 2 to 4%, are the place to settle into a steady tempo and save some energy for later.
2. Shift down between km 16.0 and km 20.0. On these 6 to 7% pitches, go for an easier gear and a smooth, light cadence to keep your legs fresh.
3. Save something for the finish. The stretch from km 20.0 to 20.5, at 8%, is the steepest part of the climb: roll into it with something left in the tank by managing your effort well from the previous section.
20.5 km • 848 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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