Koudiet Tikasrine is a climb of 2.1 kilometers (category 2). The climb finishes at 711 m above sea level. It is located in Louta n'Tkourt, سطيف, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 7.8% with a maximum of 17%. The climb has 162 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 2.1 km covering 162 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 7.8%, this Category 2 climb is demanding without being extreme. The first half-kilometer at 7% sets the rhythm, then the 0.5-1.0 km section going downhill (-4%) gives you a real breather before what follows. Kilometers 1.0-1.5 (10%) and 1.5-2.0 (11%) carry most of the effort and are the true test of the climb. The climb is therefore decided mainly in its second half.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Ease off on the first section. Over the first 526 m at 7%, stay seated and pick a gear that lets you hold a steady cadence without blowing up before the steepest ramps.
2. Make the most of the descent. Between 0.5 and 1.0 km, relax your legs, keep a smooth pedal stroke and drink some water, because this relative flat only lasts half a kilometer.
3. Tackle the finale with a plan. Over kilometers 1.0 to 2.0 at 10-11%, keep a consistent cadence and save your last reserves for the final 500 m.
2.1 km • 162 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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