Mzuzu Pass is a climb of 19.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Mzuzu Pass tops out at 1,331 m above sea level. It is located in Timbiri, Nkhata Bay, Malawi. The average gradient is 4.4% with a maximum of 13.6%. The climb has 847 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 19.3 km climb is moderately hard because of its 4.4% average gradient, but the profile is very uneven. The real difficulty lies in the three steep sections: the kilometre at 8% (KM 4-5), the 9% stretch (KM 14-15) and the 6% finish (KM 18-19). The two flat sections at 0% (KM 5-6 and KM 17-18) and the short descent (KM 9-10) give you crucial recovery time.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself on the steep sections: Anticipate the three main walls (KM 4-5, KM 14-15, KM 18-19) and spin an easy gear so you don't blow up too early.
2. Use the flats to recover: Take advantage of the flat sections (KM 5-6 and KM 17-18) to ease the pressure on your legs, drink and eat without losing speed.
3. Save something for the finale: Don't be fooled by the last flat kilometre (KM 17-18). The finish is steep (6%) and you'll need energy in the tank for it.
19.3 km • 847 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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