Barrington Tops is a climb of 19.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Barrington Tops tops out at 1,453 m above sea level. It is located in Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 6.2% with a maximum of 17.1%. The climb has 1203 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb is very hard in its first half. The first 6 kilometers are extremely demanding, with gradients between 9% and 13%, accounting for almost 50% of the total elevation gain (636m). The second part is very uneven, alternating flat sections (KM 10-11 at 0%) and short steep ramps (7-10%), which breaks your rhythm.
Pacing advice:
1. Managing the start: Resist the urge to go off too hard in the first few kilometers. Hold a steady power output and avoid burning matches on the 13% pitches.
2. Making use of the recovery sections: Use the flat sections (KM 7-11) to recover actively (spin easy) and refuel, ahead of the ramps that follow.
3. Anticipating changes of rhythm: The final part of the climb is less steep but irregular. Shift gears often to keep a steady cadence all the way to the summit.
19.5 km • 1203 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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