Bukit Keciwa is a climb of 11.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 537 m above sea level. It is located in Pertima, Bali, Indonesia. The average gradient is 4.4% with a maximum of 15.7%. The climb has 498 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 11.3 km for 498 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.4%, the Bukit Keciwa is rated beyond category and demands sustained effort from start to finish. The real difficulty sits in the second half, between km 8 and km 11, where gradients of 9%, 8% and then 7% over nearly 3 km really test the legs. The sections from km 3 to 4 and from km 7 to 8, at just 1%, offer welcome breathers.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Controlling the start The first two kilometres at 4% should be taken at a measured pace to keep some energy in reserve for the end of the climb.
2. Making the most of the flat sections Use the km 3 to 4 stretch and the km 7 to 8 stretch to drink, fuel up and pick up the rhythm without blowing yourself up.
3. Attacking the final section smartly Tackle km 8 to 9 with a suitable gear and a steady cadence, then hold on until the flat at km 11 to 11.3 to reach the summit.
The Bukit Keciwa is in the village of Sibetan. One rider who climbed it says you can see the harbour at Padangbay from the top.
Another report mentions the Telaga Sibetan market in the same village, but says nothing more about the climb itself.
The last comment is just two words: "Great place". It doesn't say anything about the road, the traffic or the gradient.
There aren't many reports, and they're pretty short, so it's worth checking on road conditions before you head out.
11.3 km • 498 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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