Gentle Annie is a climb of 2.4 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 731 m above sea level. It is located in Kaweka Forest Park, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 10.5% with a maximum of 20.7%. The climb has 254 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: Gentle Annie is a demanding climb over 2.4 km, with 254 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 10.5%, which justifies its Category 1 rating. The sections KM 0.0-0.5 and KM 0.5-1.0 show 10% gradient, which calls for a committed pace right from the start. KM 1.0-1.5 and KM 1.5-2.0, at 12%, make up the hardest part of the climb. KM 2.0-2.4, at only 4%, then offers a welcome breather before the finish.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Start at a moderate pace. In the first kilometres at 10%, don't blow up early on, so you have something left in the tank for the 12% section.
2. Handling the 12% section. Between KM 1.0 and 2.0, stay seated with a gear that suits the grade so you can keep a steady, smooth cadence.
3. Making the most of KM 2.0-2.4. The gradient drops to 4% here, so use it to pick up the pace, catch your breath and set yourself up for the final effort.
2.4 km • 254 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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