Matawai road pass is a climb of 3.1 kilometers (category 2). Matawai road pass tops out at 717 m above sea level. It is located in Matawai, Gisborne, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 5.4% with a maximum of 13.4%. The climb has 167 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 3.1 km climb averages 5.4% over 167 m of elevation gain, which puts it in Category 2. The opening is gentle at 3% for the first kilometer, then it kicks up sharply between km 1.5 and km 2.5 (7% then 9%). The section from km 2.5 to 3.0 stays tough at 6%, and only the km 3.0 to 3.1 stretch offers a flat. The real challenge is holding a steady effort on the steepest part.
Pacing tips:
1. Don't go out too hard: Over the first 1,000 m at 3%, find a comfortable rhythm so you still have something left for what comes next.
2. Prepare for the 9% section: Shift to an easier gear before km 2.0 and keep a high cadence to avoid blowing up on the km 2.0 to 2.5 section.
3. Finish strong: Between km 2.5 and km 3.0 at 6%, hold a steady effort, then use the flat at km 3.0 to 3.1 to recover before the summit.
3.1 km • 167 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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