Jabal al Bakkah is a climb of 4.3 kilometers (category 4). The climb finishes at 1,409 m above sea level. It is located in Zuhiqah, الطفيلة, الأردن. The average gradient is 3.7% with a maximum of 8.1%. The climb has 158 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 4.3 km, with an average gradient of 3.7% and 158 m of elevation gain, this Cat 4 climb is within reach of any regular rider. The first 2.5 km, from 0 to 2.5 km, are fairly rolling, with gradients between 2% and 3%, which lets you settle into a good rhythm. The real work starts at 2.5 km: from 2.5 to 4.3 km, the road holds a steady 6% for 1.8 km, and that will hurt your legs.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Save your legs from the bottom. On the 2% and 3% sections, keep the pace easy so you reach the 6% ramp fresh.
2. Get ready for the 6% ramp. Shift into an easier gear before the 2.5-3.0 km section and keep a steady cadence, staying seated.
3. Don't skip the fueling. Drink and eat before you hit the 2.5-3.0 km section, because the final 1.8 km at 6% will need solid reserves.
4.3 km • 158 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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