Okupata Road is a climb of 8.6 kilometers (category 2). Okupata Road tops out at 521 m above sea level. It is located in Pirongia, Waikato, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 4.3% with a maximum of 10.6%. The climb has 368 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 8.6 km climb with 368 m of elevation gain averages 4.3%, which makes it a Category 2 climb: demanding but very doable. The hard part comes mostly between KM 1.0 and KM 2.0, where the gradient hits 8% for two kilometers, followed by an uneven stretch between 3% and 6% up to KM 6.0. The second half gives you a few breathers, especially between KM 6.5 and KM 7.5 at 2-3%, but the final section stays tough at 3-4% all the way to the top.
Pacing tips:
1. Don't go out too hard: over the first few kilometers (KM 0.5-1.0 at 5%), find a steady rhythm so you reach the 8% section with something left in the tank.
2. Handle the 8% section: between KM 1.0 and KM 2.0, keep a smooth, consistent cadence, stay in the saddle, and avoid mashing the pedals.
3. Recover on the easier stretches: use the KM 6.5-7.5 section (2-3%) to drink, eat, and get the legs turning over again, so you have energy left for the final push between KM 8.0 and KM 8.6.
8.6 km • 368 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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