Koudiat sidi abdelkader is a climb of 17.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Koudiat sidi abdelkader tops out at 1,603 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Blida, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 8.7% with a maximum of 16.3%. The climb has 1492 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This HC climb is hard because of its length (17.1 km) and its high average gradient (8.7%). The difficulty is compounded by very steep sections, including one kilometre at 13% and two consecutive kilometres at 11%, which take a heavy toll on the legs and lungs. The flat section at 2% between km 10.0 and 11.0 offers a brief respite, but the finale remains punishing, with gradients of 9% and 10%.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Start conservatively to save something for the 11% and 13% sections, where you'll have to dig deep no matter what.
2. Gear selection: Anticipate the changes in gradient, especially the ramp back up after the 2% flat, so you don't get hit with a sudden overload.
3. Focus on the finish: Keep a steady cadence over the last kilometres (8% to 10%) so you don't blow up in the final part.
17.1 km • 1492 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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