Aalwynkoppe is a climb of 5.6 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 892 m above sea level. It is located in George, Western Cape, South Africa. The average gradient is 3.4% with a maximum of 9.4%. The climb has 190 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 5.6 km with 190 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 3.4%, the Aalwynkoppe from Matjiesrivier is rated Category 3: a climb that's very doable, but it's mostly about steady pacing. The start is at 4% (KM 0.0-0.5), followed by near-flat sections, with -1% at KM 0.5-1.0 and 1% at KM 1.0-1.5. The hard part is concentrated between KM 2.0-2.5 and KM 3.5-4.0, both at 6%. The final stretch eases off, with 3% at KM 4.5-5.0 and then 2% at KM 5.0-5.5.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom. For the first 500 metres at 4%, keep a measured cadence so you reach the 6% ramps with fresh legs.
2. Make the most of the false flats. KM 0.5-1.0 and 1.0-1.5 are ideal for drinking, recovering and settling into a steady rhythm before the steeper pitches.
3. Take the 6% ramps smoothly. Shift into an easier gear before KM 2.0-2.5 and 3.5-4.0, keep a consistent cadence, then save your last push for KM 4.5-5.0 and 5.0-5.5, where the gradient eases.
5.6 km • 190 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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