Pigeon Bay Hill is a climb of 3.3 kilometers (category 1). Pigeon Bay Hill tops out at 362 m above sea level. It is located in Banks Peninsula Community, Canterbury, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 8.1% with a maximum of 14.3%. The climb has 268 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis:
This 1st category climb is a sustained effort. The average gradient of 8% over 3.3 km is demanding, and its profile is remarkably consistent, with sections hovering between 7% and 9%. The lack of any real respite, apart from a short 6% stretch near the top, makes it an intense, steady effort.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Settle into a steady rhythm from the bottom. That first half-kilometre at 9% is no excuse to go out too hard.
2. Handling the variations: Hold your power through the 7% sections to recover a little without losing speed, and stay focused through the many 8% segments.
3. Finishing kick: Use the final 6% section to wind it up progressively and finish the climb strong.
3.3 km • 268 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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