Saddle Hill is a climb of 2.5 kilometers (category 1). Saddle Hill tops out at 288 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Otago, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 8.5% with a maximum of 17.1%. The climb has 212 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb is concentrated in its first kilometer, with extremely steep gradients (12% and 13%). The second half is noticeably easier (4% and 2%), giving you a bit of respite. The total elevation gain of 212m over 2.5km confirms a demanding profile at the start of the climb.
Pacing tips:
- Start steady: Don't let the steep initial gradients get into your head. Settle into a smooth, controlled rhythm to avoid blowing up early.
- Active recovery: Use the flatter section (KM 1.5 to 2.5) to ease off the effort slightly and recover while keeping your cadence up.
- Gear management: Anticipate gradient changes so you can shift into the right gear ahead of time and keep your cadence steady.
2.5 km • 212 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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