Mount Atkinson is a climb of 4.4 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 191 m above sea level. It is located in Whau, Auckland, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 3.7% with a maximum of 12.6%. The climb has 160 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 4.4 km with 160 m of elevation gain, this 3rd category climb averages 3.7%, which makes it accessible but demanding. The real difficulty lies in its irregularity: the KM 1.0-1.5 (5%), KM 3.0-3.5 (6%) and KM 4.0-4.4 (7%) sections are the most selective. The short 2% flats (KM 1.5-2.0, KM 2.0-2.5 and KM 3.5-4.0) let you recover, but they don't offer any real cruising rhythm. The climb finishes with its steepest section, short but intense.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself from the start. On KM 0.0-0.5 and KM 0.5-1.0, hold a steady effort so you don't blow your legs before the 5% ramps.
2. Make the most of the flats. On KM 1.5-2.0 and KM 2.0-2.5 (2%), pick up the pace and catch your breath before the next climb.
3. Save something for the end. Tackle KM 3.0-3.5 (6%) with a controlled effort, then go all out on KM 4.0-4.4 (7%) to finish strong.
4.4 km • 160 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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