Taman Pass is a climb of 17.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Taman Pass tops out at 1,372 m above sea level. It is located in Magelang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. The average gradient is 4.3% with a maximum of 14.3%. The climb has 757 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 17.5 km, with 757 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.3%, the Taman Pass is rated HC. The first four kilometers are mostly rolling (0 to 3%), but the climb gets seriously steep from KM 4.0 to KM 12.0, with gradients between 5% and 11%. The hardest section is KM 6.0-7.0 at 11%, followed by a long block at 7-8% between KM 9.0 and 11.0. The finish is easier (2 to 4%), but offers little respite after that sustained effort.
Tips for the effort:
1. Don't go out too hard. KM 0.0 to 4.0 is rolling terrain: settle into a steady rhythm so you have something left for later.
2. Managing the KM 4.0-12.0 block. On the 5 to 8% ramps, stay seated and keep a smooth, consistent cadence; at KM 6.0-7.0 at 11%, avoid mashing the pedals.
3. Recovering between the surges. Between KM 12.0 and 16.0 (2 to 4% gradients), ride at a moderate pace to recharge before the final effort at KM 17.0-17.5 at 2%.
17.5 km • 757 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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