Usisya Mountain is a climb of 16.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Usisya Mountain tops out at 1,478 m above sea level. It is located in Usisya, Nkhata Bay, Malawi. The average gradient is 7.9% with a maximum of 19.1%. The climb has 1293 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is at its hardest in the first half, with four brutal kilometres at 12%, 12% and 13%, followed by a deceptive respite. The finish is tough too, with a kilometre at 11% after a flatter section. The 8% average gradient is a fair reflection of the overall effort.
Pacing tips:
1. Start easy: Don't let the adrenaline of the start get the better of you. The first kilometres are the hardest, so holding a steady rhythm is key to avoid blowing up early.
2. Make the most of the easier stretches: Use the flatter or downhill sections (KM 4-5 and 10-11) to recover actively, but keep turning the pedals.
3. Save something for the finale: Keep some energy in the tank for the 11% kilometre (KM 13-14), which comes after an easier stretch and can be decisive.
16.3 km • 1293 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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