Willunga Hill is a climb of 2.9 kilometers (category 3). Willunga Hill tops out at 372 m above sea level. It is located in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The average gradient is 7.4% with a maximum of 12.5%. The climb has 215 meters of elevation gain.
Climb difficulty: This 2.9 km climb is moderately hard, typical of a Cat 3. The average gradient of 7.4% is sustained but not brutal. The first kilometre is the hardest, with a 9% section between 0.5 and 1.0 km. The final stretch is easier, with 5% over the last 400 metres.
How to manage your effort:
1. Start controlled: Don't let the 9% section in the first half catch you out. Avoid going off too hard so you have something left in the tank.
2. Steady rhythm: Find a constant tempo on the 7-8% stretches, which make up most of the climb.
3. Save something for the top: The gradient eases noticeably (5%) over the last 400 metres. Keep some energy in reserve so you can push on the gentler final section.
2.9 km • 215 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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