Genting Sempah is a climb of 14.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Genting Sempah tops out at 643 m above sea level. It is located in Majlis Perbandaran Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia. The average gradient is 7.0% with a maximum of 14.9%. The climb has 1034 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb has a progressive difficulty, with a moderate first half (gradients of 2-4%) followed by a tougher second half (gradients of 5-7% between km 10 and 14.7). The final 700m at 7% is the decisive section.
Pacing advice:
1. Pace control: Use the first 10km (gradients ≤4%) to settle into a sustainable rhythm without going into the red, saving your legs for the steeper sections ahead.
2. Save some energy: Be ready for the ramp up from km 10 (6%) and keep some physical and mental reserves for the crucial part.
3. Break it down mentally: Split the climb into three segments: an easy start (km 0-10), a sustained effort (km 10-13) and a demanding finish (km 13-14.7).
14.7 km • 1034 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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