Cunnawarra Pass is a climb of 12.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Cunnawarra Pass tops out at 1,013 m above sea level. It is located in Armidale Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 8.7% with a maximum of 17.7%. The climb has 1042 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 12 km Hors Catégorie climb is brutal, thanks to its high average gradient (8.7%) and its serious 1042 m of elevation gain. The difficulty is compounded by four sections at 9% and a steep ramp at 9.3% between km 7 and 8. The km 10.0-11.0 stretch at 2% is the only real respite.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pace yourself on the 9% sections: The first kilometres are harsh (9%). Don't go out too hard, and find a sustainable tempo so you don't burn through your reserves too early.
2. Use km 10 to recover: The gradient drops to 2% for about 1 km. Use this stretch to bring your heart rate down, drink, and tackle the final climb (5%) with fresher legs.
3. Save something for the finish: The gradient stays significant right to the top (5% over the last km). Keep some in the tank so you can hold your power over the final 100 metres.
12.0 km • 1042 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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