State Hwy 29 pass is a climb of 7.4 kilometers (category 1). State Hwy 29 pass tops out at 495 m above sea level. It is located in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 4.7% with a maximum of 11.8%. The climb has 345 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 7.4 km for 345 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.7%, this first-category climb is demanding but steady. The hardest section comes between km 0.5 and 1.0, with 9% gradients, followed by another tough stretch between km 4.5 and 5.0 at 7%. Between km 3.0 and 4.5, the gradients never exceed 3%, giving you a real breather before the final push. The finish stays honest up to km 6.5 with 5 to 6% gradients.
Tips for pacing the climb:
1. Control the start: Don't get carried away from the bottom, because the road kicks up to 9% between km 0.5 and 1.0. Settle into a rhythm you can hold.
2. Recover on the rolling section: Make the most of the stretch between km 3.0 and 4.5, where the gradient stays below 3%, to recover your legs and get some food and drink in.
3. Manage the final kilometers: Between km 4.5 and 6.5, the 5 to 7% gradients demand a steady cadence. Keep a smooth gear so you have something left for the finish.
7.4 km • 345 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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