Kamonyi is a climb of 8.2 kilometers (category 1). Kamonyi tops out at 1,765 m above sea level. It is located in Rugalika, Southern Province, Rwanda. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 16.4%. The climb has 395 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 8.2 km for 395 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.8%, this Category 1 climb calls for a sustained but progressive effort. The start is the hardest part: km 0.0-0.5 and 0.5-1.0 both hit 12%, followed by 8% from km 1.0-1.5. The second half has several sharp kicks, notably 10% at km 6.0-6.5, flanked by 7% sections, before an easier finish with a descent at km 7.5-8.0.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom. The 12% at km 0.0-1.0 tempts you to go out too hard. Settle into a steady rhythm right from the base so you reach the 1.5 km mark with something left in the tank.
2. Make the most of the easier stretches. The 2% at km 1.5-2.0 and the descent at km 2.0-2.5 (-4%) are your chance to recover, drink and eat.
3. Prepare for the final kick. Tackle km 5.5-6.0 at 7%, then km 6.0-6.5 at 10%, staying seated and loose so you have energy left for the last kilometres.
8.2 km • 395 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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