Panguna is a climb of 15.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Panguna tops out at 984 m above sea level. It is located in Sikorewa, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua Niugini. The average gradient is 6.7% with a maximum of 21.3%. The climb has 1070 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 15.9 km climb has a deceptive profile. The first half is moderate (gradients of 2 to 6%), but the difficulty ramps up significantly after KM 6 with three steep sections: KM 6-8 (10%), KM 12-13 (9%), and a very demanding finale from KM 13 to the summit (10%, 11%, then 14% over the last 900 metres). The KM 10-11 stretch at 0% gradient offers a short but crucial breather before the final assault.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Start conservatively on the easier early kilometres to save your legs for the 10% sections and the finale.
2. Make the most of the breather: Use the flat between KM 10 and 11 to recover (drink, eat) and tackle the last wall with fresher legs.
3. Save something for the finish: Keep some energy in reserve for the last 3 km, the steepest part of the climb (9 to 14%), and adjust your gear accordingly.
15.9 km • 1070 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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