Jamberoo Pass is a climb of 5.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Jamberoo Pass tops out at 584 m above sea level. It is located in Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 9.1% with a maximum of 20.2%. The climb has 508 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 5.6 km with an average gradient of a brutal 9.1%, this climb is rated HC (beyond category). The real problem is the first four kilometers, a painfully steep stretch with gradients between 13% and 14%. The toughest kilometer sits between 0.5 and 1.0 km (14%). The gradient eases a bit in the middle (5-7% sections) before finishing at a steady 8-9%.
How to pace it:
1. Start easy: Don't go out too hard, even if your legs are itching to. The first 500m at 5% is your chance to find a rhythm before the 14% ramps kick in.
2. Survive the peak: Know the steepest section (0.5-2.0 km) is coming. Spin an easy gear, keep your effort even, and you'll get over it without blowing up.
3. Active recovery: Use the brief respite between 2.0 and 3.5 km (5% to 9% gradients) to settle your breathing and get some fuel in before the final push.
5.6 km • 508 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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