Paso Cibao is a climb of 1.6 kilometers (category 1). Paso Cibao tops out at 1,899 m above sea level. It is located in Port-au-Prince, Département de l'Ouest, Ayiti. The average gradient is 16.0% with a maximum of 19.7%. The climb has 260 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 1.6 km averaging 16% with 260 m of elevation gain, the Paso Cibao is a demanding climb, rated Category 1. The profile is uneven: the sections 0.0-0.2, 0.2-0.4 and 1.4-1.6 sit at 19 to 20%, while 0.4-0.6 and 0.6-0.8 give you a breather at 10-11%. The gradient never drops below 10%, so the effort stays constant with no real rest stops. The final 20% section from 1.4-1.6 is the hardest part of the climb.
Pacing tips:
1. Don't blow up at the start The first 400 metres at 19% will try to cook your legs: find a steady rhythm from the bottom.
2. Make the most of the 0.4-0.8 km section The 10 to 11% grades are your chance to recover, settle your breathing and get some fuel in before the ramp up again.
3. Save something for 1.4-1.6 km Spin smoothly in a manageable gear and only get out of the saddle when you really need to on the final 20%.
1.6 km • 260 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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