Kiwang Saddle is a climb of 24.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Kiwang Saddle tops out at 1,552 m above sea level. It is located in Tidang Village, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. The average gradient is 7.6% with a maximum of 15.7%. The climb has 1897 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 24.8 km, this hors catégorie climb is demanding because of its high average gradient (7.6%) and its substantial 1897m of elevation gain. The main challenge is its uneven profile: steep sections (several stretches at 8-10%) are broken up by short but significant descents (KM 10-12 and KM 20 at -9%), which disrupt your rhythm and force you to dig deep to get back up to speed.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Hold a steady power output on the climbs. Resist the urge to surge on the "easier" slopes (KM 9, 13-14) so you have energy left for the 9-10% sections (KM 6, 16, 22, and the finish).
2. Handling the descents: The two 2 km descents (KM 10-12 and KM 20) are steep (-8% to -9%). Use them to recover actively (spin easy) without over-braking, so you tackle the next climbs with good momentum.
3. Mental preparation for the finish: The last kilometre is very steep (10%). Save something in the tank for this final test after the short descent at KM 20.
24.8 km • 1897 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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