Tubu Papi is a climb of 2.9 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 252 m above sea level. It is located in Persiapan Bone Tasea, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 14.5%. The climb has 174 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Tubu Papi is a short climb: 2.9 km for 174 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 6.1%, which earns it a 3rd category rating. The start is the toughest part, with 10% over the first 500 meters, followed by 8% between km 0.5 and km 1.0, then 7% between km 1.0 and km 1.5. The flat section from km 1.5 to 2.0 gives you a real breather before a steep finish at 9% from km 2.5 to 2.9, where most of the effort is concentrated at the end.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace the start Don't go out too hard over the first 500 meters at 10%. From the bottom of the climb, settle into a steady rhythm you can hold for the long haul.
2. Make the most of the flat Use the km 1.5 to 2.0 section, at 0%, to recover, get your breathing back under control and drink before the last part of the climb.
3. Save something for the finish Keep some energy in the tank for the km 2.5 to 2.9 stretch at 9%. Stay seated, and use a gear that's easy enough to keep a smooth cadence.
2.9 km • 174 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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