Sawahlunto is a climb of 3.1 kilometers (category 3). Sawahlunto tops out at 376 m above sea level. It is located in Sawahlunto, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia. The average gradient is 5.9% with a maximum of 14%. The climb has 185 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 3rd category climb is moderately hard. Its average gradient of 5.9% is fairly typical, but the way the gradient is distributed matters most: the first kilometre is the hardest, with 6-7% sections, followed by a gentler stretch at KM 1.0-1.5 (3%) that gives you a welcome breather before a sustained second half.
Pacing tips:
1. Start controlled: Resist the urge to go too hard in the first 500 metres at 7%. Settle into a steady rhythm you can hold all the way to the top.
2. Make the most of the breather: Use the 3% section (KM 1.0-1.5) to recover by easing off slightly, without losing your momentum.
3. Build back up gradually: Anticipate the return to 6% after 1.5 km. Ramp up your power progressively to avoid a sudden break in your rhythm.
3.1 km • 185 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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