Hilltop is a climb of 6.0 kilometers (category 1). Hilltop tops out at 466 m above sea level. It is located in Banks Peninsula Community, Canterbury, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 6.9% with a maximum of 13.8%. The climb has 412 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: This Category 1 climb is a sustained effort with an average gradient of 6.9% over 6 km. The difficulty lies in its irregularity: after a fairly steady first half (6-8%), things ease off around km 4.5-5.0 (5%), before a very punishing finish with the last two kilometres at 9%.
Pacing advice:
1. Manage your pace: Start at a measured tempo so you don't blow up on the opening stretches at 8%. The goal is to reach the final ramps with something left in the tank.
2. Plan for the finish: Use the easier section (5% around km 4.5-5.0) to recover actively: ease off the pressure on the pedals a little before tackling the 9% ramps.
3. Choose your gearing: Make sure you have enough gear left for the final kilometres. Avoid "pulling on the bars" on the 9% section and keep a smooth, steady cadence.
6.0 km • 412 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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