Yimbéré is a climb of 4.6 kilometers (category 1). Yimbéré tops out at 1,149 m above sea level. It is located in Yimbéré, Adamaoua, Cameroun. The average gradient is 8.6% with a maximum of 20.1%. The climb has 395 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 1 climb is genuinely tough, with a brutal average gradient of 8.6% over 4.6 km. The difficulty is amplified by a particularly steep kilometre at 11% between 2.5 and 3.0 km, coming right after a section that's already demanding. The last kilometre is flat (1%), giving you a bit of respite at the end.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Anticipate the hardest stretch (11% at KM 2.5-3.0). Don't go out too hard, and keep your effort in check over the first kilometres so you reach this critical section without already being in the red.
2. Steady rhythm: Hold a consistent cadence on the 7-10% sections, which make up the bulk of the climb. With the finish being flat, don't ease off before KM 4.0.
4.6 km • 395 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
Join thousands of cycling fans! Plan your rides, record your performance, track your progress and discover the finest climbs.
Live climb profile to pace your effort all the way to the top.
