Sitapur is a climb of 27.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Sitapur tops out at 1,316 m above sea level. It is located in Patharkot, लुम्बिनी प्रदेश, नेपाल. The average gradient is 5.8% with a maximum of 16.2%. The climb has 1621 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis:
This HC climb covers 27.8 km and gains 1621m, so it's demanding on both length and total elevation. Its main difficulty lies in its uneven profile. After a fairly steady opening section (KM 0-4 at around 6%), a long stretch of easy gradients, including some flat and even downhill sections (KM 4-11, with a -1% and a 0%), offers a deceptive breather. The real test comes between KM 13 and 15, with a 10% ramp followed by an 8% one, which is the toughest part of the climb. The finish is less brutal, but you still need to stay alert after such a long effort.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself: Don't get suckered into going too hard on the fairly steep start. Use the long easy-gradient section (KM 4 to 11) to recover actively and save your legs for the wall at KM 13-15.
2. Prepare for the key section: Shift down to an easier gear well before the 10% ramp (KM 13-14). Focus on a smooth, steady cadence to get through this decisive point without blowing up.
3. Stay focused in the final part: The last few kilometres have variable gradients (7%, then 3% and 1%). Keep some mental reserve so you can adjust your effort and not ease off before the finish line.
27.8 km • 1621 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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