Thunderbolts Way is a climb of 5.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Thunderbolts Way tops out at 814 m above sea level. It is located in Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 11.3% with a maximum of 16.1%. The climb has 641 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb is extremely demanding. An average gradient of 11.3% over 5.7 km puts it clearly in the HC category. The first half is particularly brutal, with gradients between 12% and 14%, peaking at 15% between km 3.5 and 4.0. The stretch between km 4.0 and 4.5 (6%) offers the only real respite before a more moderate finish.
Pacing the effort:
1. Start steady: Resist the urge to go hard on the very steep opening kilometres. Settle into a smooth rhythm, below your threshold, to save your energy.
2. Prepare for the wall: The 15% section (km 3.5-4.0) is the hardest part of the climb. Hit it with fresh legs by managing your effort well before this decisive stretch.
3. Use the respite: Make the most of the 6% stretch (km 4.0-4.5) to recover actively (ease off the power slightly, breathe deeply) before the final section.
5.7 km • 641 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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