Sabaduri Pass is a climb of 8.1 kilometers (category 1). Sabaduri Pass tops out at 1,453 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, მცხეთა-მთიანეთი, საქართველო. The average gradient is 5.9% with a maximum of 13.1%. The climb has 479 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 1 climb is moderately hard for its distance (8.1 km), but the 6% average gradient keeps it honest the whole way. The real challenge is the uneven profile, with three sections at 8% (KM 3.5-4.0 and KM 4.5-5.0) that demand careful pacing.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing the variations: Expect those three 8% ramps and ease off on the easier stretches (like KM 5.0-5.5 at 3% and KM 6.0-6.5 at 2%) to save your legs for them.
2. Steady rhythm: Hold a steady power output rather than chasing every change in gradient. Aim to ride just under your threshold on the 6% average and you'll hit the steep sections without going into the red.
3. Chunk it up mentally: Break the climb into sections based on gradient changes. Focus on holding your effort on each 500m segment rather than thinking about the total distance.
8.1 km • 479 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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