Ntunga is a climb of 4.6 kilometers (category 1). Ntunga tops out at 1,676 m above sea level. It is located in Mwulire, Eastern Province, Rwanda. The average gradient is 6.2% with a maximum of 19%. The climb has 283 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 4.6 km, with an average gradient of 6.2% and 283 m of elevation gain, the climb of Ntunga from Karama is a tough one, rated Category 1. The real difficulty is concentrated in the first half: the sections from km 0.0 to km 2.0 are at 7%, 7%, 9%, then 13% between km 1.5 and 2.0, the hardest stretch. After that, the 4% section from km 2.5 to 3.0 gives you a breather before the 7% section from km 3.0 to 3.5, followed by a more rolling 2% stretch between km 3.5 and 4.0 and a short descent from km 4.0 to 4.5.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom. Don't go too hard on the 7% and 9% ramps of the opening kilometers, so you still have something left in the tank for the 13% section between km 1.5 and 2.0.
2. Make the most of the breather between km 2.5 and 3.0. Use the 4% gradient to recover, drink, and settle into a steady rhythm before tackling the km 3.0 to 3.5 section.
3. Save something for the finish. On the 2% section between km 3.5 and 4.0, keep a smooth cadence and an easy gear so you reach the descent from km 4.0 to 4.5 fresh.
4.6 km • 283 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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