Bumbalong is a climb of 2.1 kilometers (category 1). Bumbalong tops out at 864 m above sea level. It is located in Snowy Monaro Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 9.6% with a maximum of 24.7%. The climb has 201 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb has a contrasting profile, with an extremely punishing central section. The kilometre between 0.5 and 1.0 km, with its 18% gradient, is the heart of the difficulty and clearly puts this climb in Cat 1. The average gradient of 9.6% over 2.1 km is steep, confirming an intense but short effort.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pacing: Start easy over the first 500m at 5% to save your legs for the 18% wall.
2. Focus on the key section: Expect the effort to ramp up sharply over the second kilometre. Shift into an easier gear, keep a steady cadence and get through this decisive section.
3. Active recovery: Once past the peak of the difficulty, use the easier gradients (11% then 6%) to get your breathing back under control and finish the climb strong.
2.1 km • 201 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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