Al Oeshear is a climb of 7.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Al Oeshear tops out at 1,384 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, منطقة جازان, السعودية. The average gradient is 15.1% with a maximum of 18.1%. The climb has 1085 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb is extremely steep, with an average gradient of 15.1% over 7.2 km, which puts it clearly in the hors catégorie (HC) bracket. The difficulty is ramped up by some brutal sections, notably between km 4.0 and 5.0 where the gradient hits 21%, and a final 200 metres at 20%.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pacing: Use the easier stretch (km 1.5-2.0 at 4%) to recover before the hardest section. Plan ahead for the two kilometres at 21% by backing off your effort beforehand.
2. Steady rhythm: Avoid surges. Keep a smooth, consistent cadence and a gear ratio that suits the terrain so you don't blow up on the steepest pitches.
3. Mental preparation for the finish: Save something for the last 700 metres (km 6.5-7.2), which average 20% and will be decisive.
7.2 km • 1085 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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