Tizi mellal is a climb of 13.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Tizi mellal tops out at 1,117 m above sea level. It is located in Tiqiccuṛt, Tizi Ouzou, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 6.3% with a maximum of 16%. The climb has 856 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Hors catégorie climb is genuinely hard, with a contrasting profile. The main difficulty is concentrated between KM 5 and 7 (10% grade) and KM 9 to 11 (7% grade), which will be decisive. KM 3, with a slight descent (-1%), is the only real breather.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing your pace on the 10%: Resist the urge to go too hard over the first few percent. Save something in the tank to attack the two KM at 10% (KM 5-7) without blowing up.
2. Making the most of the breather: Use the slightly downhill section (KM 2-3) to recover actively (spin easy) and get ready for what's next.
3. Preparing for the finish: After the last 7% section (KM 11), the gradient eases to 3-4%. Gradually ramp your effort back up to finish strong.
13.5 km • 856 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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