Mount Eland is a climb of 4.8 kilometers (category 1). Mount Eland tops out at 732 m above sea level. It is located in Theewaterskloof Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. The average gradient is 7.6% with a maximum of 19.3%. The climb has 363 meters of elevation gain.
Climb difficulty analysis: This climb has a deceptive profile, with a relatively moderate first half (5-8%) followed by a very demanding key section between 2.0 and 3.0 km, peaking at 16% over 500m. This kilometre is decisive and puts the climb in 1st category.
Pacing advice:
1. Managing your pace on the critical section: Anticipate the steep 16% ramp (KM 2.5-3.0) by saving your legs in the earlier, less steep kilometres.
2. Choosing your gears: Plan a gear ratio that lets you keep a sustainable cadence on the 10% and 16% sections, or you'll risk "blowing up" and losing your rhythm.
3. Using the easier section: The final kilometre (5%) gives you a chance to partly recover before the finish, so use it to attack if needed.
4.8 km • 363 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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