Borland Pass is a climb of 19.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Borland Pass tops out at 983 m above sea level. It is located in Tuatapere Te Waewae Community, Southland, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 13%. The climb has 918 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb looks deceptive, with 3 km of flat to start, followed by irregular gradients. The real difficulty is concentrated in the last 5 km, where the average gradient exceeds 7%, peaking at 8% between km 17 and 18. The total elevation gain of 918m over 19.2km is what earns it the Hors Catégorie rating.
Pacing advice:
1. Save your legs early on: The first 3 km at 0% are a chance to spin along at an easy endurance pace, so you hit the first ramps with something in the tank.
2. Keep a steady rhythm through the middle section: The 4% to 6% stretch (km 3 to 15) should be climbed at a constant power output. Don't chase every surge that comes with the changes in gradient.
3. Save something for the finale: Expect the gradient to ramp up significantly from km 15 onward. Hold back some effort so you can keep your cadence on the 7-8% sections.
19.2 km • 918 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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