Round Mountain is a climb of 38.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Round Mountain tops out at 1,590 m above sea level. It is located in Snowy Valleys Council, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 4.6% with a maximum of 16.5%. The climb has 1787 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb of 38.8 km has real difficulty due to its irregular profile. The average gradient of 4.6% hides some demanding sections, notably a very steep stretch between km 7 and 9 (9%), a wall between km 14 and 18 (9-10%), and a final steep ramp at km 34 (10%). The descents (km 10-13 and 24-27) offer crucial recovery moments.
Pacing tips:
1. Settle into a steady rhythm over the first kilometers (moderate gradients of 3-5%) to save your legs before the first 9% ramps.
2. Make the most of the descents (especially between km 10-13 and 24-27) to recover actively by spinning easy, without forcing, so you reach the tough sections with something left in the tank.
3. Prepare for the three "walls" (km 7-9, 14-18, km 34) by shifting to an easier gear as you approach them, to keep a high cadence and avoid blowing up your legs.
38.8 km • 1787 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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