Macquarie Pass is a climb of 7.0 kilometers (category 1). Macquarie Pass tops out at 582 m above sea level. It is located in Shellharbour City Council, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 7.5% with a maximum of 13.6%. The climb has 525 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb is genuinely hard, with an average gradient of 7.5% over 7 km. The first 2 km are tough, with several sections at 9-10%, and things get really nasty at 11% between 4.5 and 5.0 km, right after an easier stretch.
Pacing advice:
1. Start controlled: Hold back in the first few km (9-10%) or you'll blow up early.
2. Plan for the 11% kicker: Use the moderate sections (KM 3.5-4.0 at 4% and KM 5.0-5.5 at 4%) to recover before and after the steepest kilometre.
3. Keep a steady rhythm: Hold a constant power output and use the 6-7% sections to find your tempo again after the hard parts.
7.0 km • 525 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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