Puerto de Musola is a climb of 15.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Puerto de Musola tops out at 792 m above sea level. It is located in Riaba, Bioko Sur, Guinea Ecuatorial. The average gradient is 5.3% with a maximum of 14.3%. The climb has 821 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 15.5 km HC climb is a sustained but steady grind for most of its length, with gradients between 4% and 6%. The hardest part comes at km 11-12, with an 8% section, before an easier finale (2% to 4% over the last 3 km). The length and constant 821m of elevation gain make it a real endurance test.
Pacing tips:
1. Ride to a rhythm: Don't go too hard in the early kilometres at 7%. Hold a steady power output on the 4% to 6% sections, which make up most of the climb.
2. Save something for km 11: Keep some in the tank to get through the steepest pitch (8% between km 11 and 12). Manage your effort well before this section so you're not already cooked when you hit it.
3. Make the most of the finale: The last 3 km (2% to 4%) give you a chance to recover and pick up the pace a little, so you can finish strong without emptying the tank completely.
15.5 km • 821 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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