Norton Summit Road is a climb of 5.2 kilometers (category 2). Norton Summit Road tops out at 417 m above sea level. It is located in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The average gradient is 5.3% with a maximum of 14.3%. The climb has 278 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 2 climb has a steady average gradient of 5.3% over 5.2 km. The challenge lies in its length and the lack of any real respite, with sections at 6% (KM 0.5-1.0 and 2.5-3.0) that ramp up the intensity. The final part is less steep (2% over the last 200 metres), giving you a chance to ease off at the end.
How to manage your effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom: The first kilometres are demanding (5-6%). Don't go out too hard or you'll be cooked before the halfway point.
2. Prepare for the two 6% sections: They come after 500m and 2.5km. Tackle them in an easy gear with a smooth, steady cadence to hold your pace without blowing up.
3. Make the most of the easier final stretch: From KM 4.5, the gradient gradually eases off. Use this section to pick up the pace slightly and finish strong if you've managed your effort well.
5.2 km • 278 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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