Narkanda Station is a climb of 36.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Narkanda Station tops out at 2,708 m above sea level. It is located in Sainj, Himachal Pradesh, India. The average gradient is 8.1% with a maximum of 16.1%. The climb has 2957 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 36.5 km at an average gradient of 8.1%, this climb is a pure endurance test. The difficulty lies in its length and the consistency of the gradients: 30 of the 36 kilometres sit between 5% and 8%, with no real respite. The 8% sections (KM 3-4, 23-24, 25-26, 32-33, 35-36) punctuate the effort but don't fundamentally change the nature of the climb, which is a sustained effort of over two hours for a trained rider.
Pacing advice:
1. Managing your pace: Start easy (around 5-6%) to avoid burning your legs out early on. The steady profile makes it easy to find a rhythm and hold it.
2. Anticipating the steep bits: Spot the 8% kilometres and drop into an easier gear for them without breaking your overall rhythm. The final section (KM 32 to 36) is particularly demanding.
3. Hydration and nutrition: The duration demands a strict fueling strategy. Sip and eat small amounts from the first kilometres on to avoid bonking late in the climb.
36.5 km • 2957 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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