Browns Mountain is a climb of 3.4 kilometers (category 1). Browns Mountain tops out at 446 m above sea level. It is located in Shoalhaven City Council, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 10.9% with a maximum of 22.2%. The climb has 369 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis:
This climb is short (3.4 km) but brutally steep, with an average gradient of 11% that confirms its Category 1 rating. The main challenge is the central section: nearly 1.5 km (between 0.5 and 2.0 km) with continuous gradients of 15% to 17%, which makes for an intense and demanding effort.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Manage your pace from the start: The first kilometre ramps up quickly from 7% to 17%. Don't go out too hard, and settle into a sustainable rhythm before you reach the steepest pitches.
2. Plan for the "recovery" section: After the hardest point (around 2.0 km), the gradient eases to 10%, then to 4-5% over the final kilometre. Use this last part to recover while keeping your cadence up.
3. Choose an appropriate cadence: On the 15-17% stretches, expect to spin a low cadence in an easy gear so you can control the effort without blowing up.
3.4 km • 369 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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