Ntunga is a climb of 5.5 kilometers (category 3). Ntunga tops out at 1,676 m above sea level. It is located in Munyiginya, Eastern Province, Rwanda. The average gradient is 3.5% with a maximum of 12.9%. The climb has 194 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 5.5 km climb with 194 m of elevation gain, averaging 3.5%, is rated Category 3 and remains doable for a regular rider. The real challenge is in the first 500 metres (km 0.0-0.5), where the gradient hits 10%, a very demanding section that can break your rhythm right from the start. The rest of the route alternates between 1% and 5%, with a tougher stretch at km 3.5-4.0 at 4%. The profile is uneven, but there's no long section that's truly hard after the start.
Pacing tips:
1. Ease into the 10% start: Stay in the saddle, spin a smooth cadence in an easy gear so you don't burn your matches before km 0.5.
2. Recover on the km 2.0-2.5 descent: Use the -3% downhill to shake out your legs and catch your breath before the 2% climb from km 2.5-3.0.
3. Save something for km 3.5-4.0: This 4% section is the steepest stretch after the start, so arrive there with enough left in the tank to hold your pace.
5.5 km • 194 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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