Bangora is a climb of 45.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Bangora tops out at 2,147 m above sea level. It is located in Sukna, West Bengal, India. The average gradient is 6.9% with a maximum of 17.4%. The climb has 3138 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 45.2 km climb is a pure endurance test. The average gradient of 6.9% is deceptive because the profile is very uneven. The major difficulty lies in the 5 km of extremely steep road between KM 35.0 and KM 40.0, with gradients reaching 10% and 11%, which arrive after more than three quarters of the effort. The less steep sections (KM 13, 24, 26, 40) offer brief respites but make managing your effort tricky.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing your pace: Don't go by the average gradient. Start off steady over the first 35 km to save your legs. Mentally and physically prepare for the final wall (KM 35-40) and keep something in the tank.
2. Using your gears: The changing gradients demand constant anticipation of gear changes. On the 2-3% sections, take the chance to recover by spinning smoothly without pushing too hard.
3. Hydration and fueling: With an estimated finishing time of 2h30 to 3h30 for a good climber, plan your fueling before the hardest part. Drink regularly from the very start.
45.2 km • 3138 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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