Mount Kigali is a climb of 5.8 kilometers (category 1). Mount Kigali tops out at 1,772 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Umujyi wa Kigali, Rwanda. The average gradient is 6.8% with a maximum of 17.8%. The climb has 395 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Cat 1 climb is genuinely hard because of its uneven profile. The average gradient of 7% is deceptive: after a demanding start (8-10%), a long, almost flat section from KM 1.5 to 3.0 (1-5%) offers a false respite before an extremely tough finish, with gradients of 9% to 11% over the last three kilometres.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing yourself at the start of the climb: Resist the temptation to go too hard on the first steep hundred metres. The goal is to reach the middle section with your legs still fresh.
2. Using the flat to recover: Use the KM 1.5 to 3.0 section (1% to 5% gradients) to ease off a little, drink and eat without losing all your momentum.
3. Preparing for the finale: Anticipate the increasing difficulty from KM 3.0. Save something in the tank for the last four kilometres, which are the most demanding part of the climb, with sustained gradients up to 11%.
5.8 km • 395 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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