Pasaman is a climb of 16.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Pasaman tops out at 746 m above sea level. It is located in Nagari Limo Koto, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 13.5%. The climb has 925 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: HC climb, 16.6 km long, but the difficulty is uneven. The first third (km 0-5) averages 4.2%, followed by a harder 5 km section (km 7-11) averaging 5.4%, including the steepest kilometre at 6% (km 9-10). Three flat sections at 0% (km 10-11, 12-13, 13-14) give you crucial recovery moments. The finish is moderate (3-4%).
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself on the first part: Don't overcook it at the start, even with the 6% at the bottom. The gradient eases off until km 5, so it's your chance to save your legs.
2. Prepare for the tough middle block: km 7 to 11 is the hardest stretch. Take it on with an appropriate gear and use the flat sections (km 10-11 and 12-13) to recover actively without stopping.
3. Save something for the finale: Although the last kilometres aren't extreme (3-4%), accumulated fatigue can make them brutal. Manage your effort on the flats so you have enough power left for the final 2 km.
16.6 km • 925 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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