Switzerland · challenge

Giant’s Pass

25 km, 1,400 m of climbing at 7%. A route made for FORGE Ride, inspired by Switzerland: a world drawn for riding, not taken from a map.

Distance
25 km
Climbing
1,424 m
Steepest km
11.5%
Type
Climb
The profile

Giant’s Pass, a climb.

25 km, 1,424 m of climbing, 5.7% on average, the steepest kilometre at 11.5%.

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How to ride it

A 25 km climb at 5.7% on average. Start below your threshold: aim for 85–90% of your FTP for the first kilometres and keep something for the steepest kilometre (11.5%). In SIM mode your trainer gets harder on the ramps; pick a gear that keeps you above 75 rpm.

  1. Open FORGE Ride, on your Windows PC or in the browser from the app.
  2. Connect your trainer or your sensor (CONNECT on the home screen).
  3. RIDE, the FORGE tab, then Giant’s Pass.
  4. Signed in? Other riders on Giant’s Pass ride with you, live.
Estimated time
  • 2 W/kg2 h 28
  • 3 W/kg1 h 43
  • 4 W/kg1 h 21

An estimate from the game’s physics: a 75 kg rider on a road bike, riding steady, without draft. On a smart trainer in SIM mode, the game measures your real time.

Questions

Before you ride.

Can I ride Giant’s Pass for free?

Yes. Giant’s Pass is one of FORGE Ride’s 51 routes, and the game is free, on a Windows PC or in the browser.

What do I need to ride Giant’s Pass?

A bike on an indoor trainer. With a Bluetooth smart trainer, the resistance follows the slope of the road. A speed or cadence sensor is also enough to ride, with an estimated power.

Is Giant’s Pass the real road?

A route made for FORGE Ride, inspired by Switzerland: a world drawn for riding, not taken from a map.