Al Ushayr is a climb of 8.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Al Ushayr tops out at 2,361 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, منطقة عسير, السعودية. The average gradient is 17.8% with a maximum of 18.8%. The climb has 1542 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb is extremely steep, with an average gradient of 17.8% over 8.7 km, which is exceptional. The difficulty is compounded by sections regularly exceeding 20%, including a 26% ramp in the final kilometer. The constant, high elevation gain (1542m) makes it a particularly demanding HC climb.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Start very easy over the first few kilometers (7-9%) to save your legs for the sections above 20% that kick in from the 3rd kilometer.
2. Gearing: Run a small chainring and the biggest sprocket you've got to keep a sustainable cadence (at least 60-70 rpm) on the 22-26% pitches.
3. Mental focus: Break the climb into 500m chunks so the length and the overall average gradient don't overwhelm you.
8.7 km • 1542 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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