Palupuh is a climb of 3.1 kilometers (category 1). Palupuh tops out at 897 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia. The average gradient is 7.7% with a maximum of 12.1%. The climb has 237 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The climb up Koto Rantang has a very uneven profile. The main difficulty is concentrated in a short but brutal section between the 1st and 2nd kilometre, with a 10% gradient over 500m, bookended by much gentler stretches. The average gradient of 7.7% is misleading; the real challenge lies in that change of pace.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Don't get suckered by the easy start. Save your legs for the 10% section and hold a steady power output through it, no surges.
2. Active recovery: Use the almost flat stretch between 1.5 and 2.0 km to recover by easing off a little while keeping a good gear, before the final 8% kicker.
3. Final push: The last part is less steep (3%), so you can pick the pace back up and finish strong if you've paced the climb well.
3.1 km • 237 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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