Majors Creek is a climb of 8.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Majors Creek tops out at 702 m above sea level. It is located in Araluen, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 6.4% with a maximum of 15.9%. The climb has 548 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 8.6 km climb is rated HC (beyond category) because of its 548m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6%. The difficulty lies in its uneven pitch: the first 4 km are moderate (0-5%), but the gradient ramps up sharply after KM 4.5, with five sections over 9% and a brutal 15% spike between KM 7.0 and 7.5.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing your pace: Start easy over the first few kilometres, where the gradient is gentle, to save your legs. The real climbing begins after KM 4.5.
2. Prepare for the steep sections: Get ready mentally and physically for the very steep stretches (KM 5.0-6.0 and KM 7.0-7.5). Shift down to an easier gear in advance to keep your cadence up.
3. Active recovery: Use the short flat sections (KM 0.5-1.0 and KM 4.0-4.5) to briefly ease the pressure on your legs without stopping.
8.6 km • 548 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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