Bsibsa is a climb of 9.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Bsibsa tops out at 938 m above sea level. It is located in Merzakallah, Bouira, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 8.5% with a maximum of 15.7%. The climb has 794 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is seriously hard, with a fairly moderate opening (KM 0-3) followed by a demanding core between KM 2.5 and 7.0. That central section strings together almost 5 kilometers of steep gradients, between 9% and 12%, with only a very brief breather. The finale, after a flat section, ends with a last steep kicker at 10% before the flat finish.
Pacing advice:
1. Managing your pace on the central section: Don't get caught out by the string of 9-12% ramps after KM 2.5. Settle into a steady, controlled rhythm from the start of this stretch to avoid blowing up.
2. Making the most of the short recoveries: The brief sections with easier gradients (KM 1.5-2.0, KM 7.0-8.5) are key to recovering a little and bringing your heart rate down before the next hard efforts.
3. Saving something for the finale: After the flat section around 8.5 km, the last kilometer averages 10%. Keep some energy in reserve so you can tackle that final ramp in a suitable gear.
9.4 km • 794 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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