Mount Pleasant is a climb of 4.8 kilometers (category 1). Mount Pleasant tops out at 416 m above sea level. It is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 8.1% with a maximum of 13.8%. The climb has 395 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: This 1st category climb presents a sustained difficulty due to its high average gradient (8.1%) over nearly 5 km. The real challenge lies in the consistency of the steep sections: eight out of ten segments are between 8% and 9%, leaving very little respite. The flatter finish (4% over the last 300 meters) gives you a chance to ramp it up before the line.
Pacing advice:
1. Steady pace is non-negotiable: Settle into a consistent rhythm from the bottom to avoid blowing up on the many 9% stretches.
2. Make the most of the rare breaks: Use the least steep section (KM 1.5-2.0 at 8%) and the 4% finish to recover a little without losing your momentum.
3. Mental management: Break the climb into 500m chunks to stay focused through the monotony of the steep gradients.
4.8 km • 395 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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