State Hwy 29 pass is a climb of 6.3 kilometers (category 1). State Hwy 29 pass tops out at 495 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Waikato, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 6.7% with a maximum of 13%. The climb has 422 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 1 climb is sustained and hard. The average gradient of 6.7% over 6.3 km is demanding, but the kilometre between 4.0 and 4.5 with a 10% ramp is the toughest section, coming right after a series of already steep stretches (8-9%). The finish is easier, with 4% then 0%, which lets you ease off a bit.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself from the start: The first kilometres (4%-7%) are not the hardest. Don't go out too hard, or you'll build up fatigue before the critical 10% section.
2. Prepare for the 10% kick: Tackle the kilometre between 4.0 and 4.5 with something left in the tank. Ease off slightly before this segment so you can hold a steady effort without blowing up.
3. Use the finish to recover: The last 800 m (4% then 0%) is a false flat. You can open up the pace there to improve your time, or simply use it to recover before the summit.
6.3 km • 422 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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