Gunung Ngabean is a climb of 2.5 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 229 m above sea level. It is located in Polowangi, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. The average gradient is 9.1% with a maximum of 17.8%. The climb has 223 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 2.5 km for 223 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 9.1%, this category 1 climb is demanding and sustained from start to finish. The opening stretch (0.0-0.5 km, 4%) serves as a warm-up, but the real difficulty kicks in from the 0.5-1.0 km section at 8%. The heart of the effort comes between kilometers 1.0 and 1.5, with a gradient of 11%, the steepest part of the climb. The last two sections stay between 9 and 10%, with no real respite.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom. Don't go out too hard over the first 500 metres at 4%, so you still have some gas left in the tank when you hit the 11% section.
2. Prepare for the 11% ramp. Shift to an easier gear from the 1.0 km mark and stay seated to keep a steady cadence.
3. Hold a steady effort all the way to the top. Between 1.5 and 2.5 km, the gradient stays between 9 and 10%: avoid sudden surges and manage your rhythm until the finish.
2.5 km • 223 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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