Picket Hill is a climb of 5.3 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 370 m above sea level. It is located in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The average gradient is 4.2% with a maximum of 11.4%. The climb has 225 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Picket Hill from Sandfly is a 5.3 km climb with 225 m of elevation gain, averaging 4.2%, which puts it in Category 3. The first two kilometres are a steady 5-6%, then between 2.5 and 4.5 km the gradient eases to a more moderate 1-4%. The climb finishes with a tough kick: 9% between 4.5 and 5.0 km, then 7% all the way to the top.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Don't go out too hard. Keep your effort in check over the first two kilometres at 5-6% so you have something left in the tank for the end of the climb.
2. Make the most of the easier stretches. Between 2.5 and 3.0 km (1%) and again between 4.0 and 4.5 km (2%), keep a strong rhythm and a smooth cadence so you recover without losing time.
3. Prepare for the finale. Drop into a light enough gear before the 9% section (4.5-5.0 km), then stay seated and steady all the way to the summit at 5.3 km.
5.3 km • 225 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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