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Redjaouna sidi baloua from Tizi Ouzou: what you need to know

Everything about cycling up Redjaouna sidi baloua from Tizi Ouzou

Redjaouna sidi baloua is a climb of 7.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Redjaouna sidi baloua tops out at 664 m above sea level. It is located in Tizi Ouzou, Tizi Ouzou, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 9.5% with a maximum of 13.4%. The climb has 660 meters of elevation gain.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile

Climb statistics

Hors catégorie
Difficulty score: 932 (Very hard)
Altitude
664 m
Distance
7.0 km
Avg. gradient
9.5 %
Max gradient
13.4 %
Elevation gain
660 m
Steepest section: 13.4% (km 5.2)
Tips

Difficulty breakdown: Redjaouna Sidi Baloua is a demanding HC climb, with 7 km for 660 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 9.5%. The hard part comes between km 2.0 and km 3.5, where the grades hit 13%, 11% and then 13% with no real respite. The start of the climb (km 0.0 to 2.0) is easier, with stretches at 5% and 7% that let you find your rhythm. The second half stays tough, between 8% and 11%, all the way to the summit.

Tips for managing the effort:

1. Find a steady rhythm from the bottom From km 0.0, settle into a smooth cadence and save your legs for the 13% section from km 2.0 to km 2.5.

2. Manage the heart of the climb From km 2.0 to km 3.5, stay in a light gear, keep a relaxed cadence and remain seated to conserve your energy.

3. Pace yourself to the top From km 5.0 to km 7.0, the gradients stay between 8% and 10% with no real chance to recover, so build your effort gradually.

Estimated times

7.0 km • 660 m D+

Leisure 2h 15min
3.1 km/h 350 m/h
Regular 1h 25min
4.9 km/h 550 m/h
Trained 1h 00min
7.0 km/h 800 m/h
Climber 45min
9.3 km/h 1100 m/h
Pro 30min
13.9 km/h 1600 m/h

VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain

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