Hawkesbury Heights is a climb of 3.7 kilometers (category 2). Hawkesbury Heights tops out at 283 m above sea level. It is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 7.2% with a maximum of 15.7%. The climb has 267 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 2 climb is moderately hard thanks to its manageable length (3.7 km), but it starts out tough. The first half-kilometer at 10% is the main test, followed by a steep section at 9% after 1.5 km. The rest of the climb alternates between steadier gradients of 5% and 6%, giving you a chance to recover.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing the start: Don't go out too hard over the first 500 meters at 10%. Settle into a steady rhythm to avoid blowing up early.
2. Preparing for the hard part: After the 1.5 km mark, get your head and legs ready for the 9% section, which lasts about 500 meters.
3. Using the recovery sections: Use the 5% stretches (around KM 2.0) to get your breathing back under control and take on fuel if needed.
3.7 km • 267 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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