Hutts Gate is a climb of 6.3 kilometers (category 1). Hutts Gate tops out at 626 m above sea level. It is located in Jamestown, Saint Helena, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The average gradient is 5.1% with a maximum of 15.9%. The climb has 317 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 6.3 km for 317 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 5.1%, this climb deserves its Cat 1 rating. The main trap is the start: 10% between 0.0 and 0.5 km, then 12% between 0.5 and 1.0 km, which demand a hard pace from the get-go. The climb then alternates between rolling sections, notably between 3.0 and 5.0 km where the gradient drops to between 1 and 2%, and steeper kicks at 8% (2.5-3.0 km) and 7% (5.0-5.5 km).
Tips for the effort:
1. Control the start Don't go too hard on the 10% of the first half-kilometer and the 12% that follows, and choose a light gear to keep a steady cadence.
2. Recover on the false flat Between 3.0 and 5.0 km, the 1-2% sections are your chance to drink, eat and get ready to push again before the 7% ramp from 5.0 to 5.5 km.
3. Save something for the finish Hold some reserves for the 8% between 2.5 and 3.0 km, then for the final 6% (6.0-6.3 km), and stay seated to conserve your legs.
6.3 km • 317 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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