Naini Peak is a climb of 36.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Naini Peak tops out at 2,379 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Uttarakhand, India. The average gradient is 9.2% with a maximum of 16.3%. The climb has 3376 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 3376m of elevation gain over 36.8km, this climb is extremely demanding. The average gradient of 9.2% is steep, but it's the length combined with repeated sections at 8-9% that makes the effort particularly brutal. The two short descents (KM 20-21 and KM 23-24) and the flat section (KM 31-32) offer brief respite, but the gradient stays predominantly sustained.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Manage your power: Avoid surges. Hold a steady effort, even on the 5-6% sections, to save energy for the many kilometers at 7-8%.
2. Make the most of the micro-recoveries: The gentle descents and the flat are crucial. Ease off the pedal pressure slightly to recover without losing too much speed.
3. Anticipate the hard sections: Identify the steep stretches (e.g. KM 12-13 at 9%, KM 26-27 at 8%) and mentally prepare to adjust your pace without overdoing it.
36.8 km • 3376 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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