Mount Atkinson is a climb of 3.6 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 191 m above sea level. It is located in Waitākere Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 4.1% with a maximum of 16.3%. The climb has 149 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 3.6 km with 149 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.1%, Mount Atkinson is rated Category 3 and is within reach of most riders. The climb builds gradually: the start is almost flat (1% over 0.0-0.5 km, 0% over 0.5-1.0 km), then the gradient ramps up to 6% between 2.0 and 2.5 km and hits 8% over 3.0-3.5 km, before kicking to 10% over 3.5-3.6 km. The second half of the climb is where the real difference will be made.
Tips for pacing the climb:
1. Don't go out too hard. On the first kilometres, which are nearly flat (0.0-1.0 km), keep the pace easy so you still have something in the tank for later.
2. Find a steady rhythm. Between 1.0 and 2.0 km, where the gradient goes from 3% to 4%, settle into a smooth cadence and hold it without surges.
3. Save something for the finish. On the 3.0-3.6 km stretch (8% then 10%), select a gear light enough to spin, stay in the saddle if you can, and use your cadence to finish strong and consistent.
3.6 km • 149 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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