Red Hill is a climb of 5.2 kilometers (category 2). Red Hill tops out at 259 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Western Cape, South Africa. The average gradient is 5.2% with a maximum of 11.4%. The climb has 273 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 2 climb is moderately hard. The profile is uneven, with a key section between 2.0 and 2.5 km at 8%, followed by a flatter stretch (3% over almost 1.5 km) that lets you recover. The final part is steady at 4%, which suits a strong tempo.
Pacing tips:
1. Handle the 8% kick: Get ready for the steep ramp at halfway (KM 2.0-2.5). Take it at a controlled pace so you don't blow up.
2. Make the most of the breather: Use the easier gradient between 2.5 and 4.0 km to settle your breathing and take on fuel.
3. Pick up the pace at the top: The last 1.2 km at 4% are steady. Gradually increase your effort if you've paced the climb well.
5.2 km • 273 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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