Waihi hill is a climb of 3.7 kilometers (category 2). Waihi hill tops out at 238 m above sea level. It is located in Whiritoa, Waikato, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 6.0% with a maximum of 15.1%. The climb has 221 meters of elevation gain.
Climb difficulty: This 2nd category climb ramps up gradually. The first two kilometers (4% to 7%) serve as a warm-up. The hardest part comes between KM 2.0 and 2.5 with a brutal 9% pitch, before the road eases into a rolling section and a slight downhill to the finish.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pacing: Save something in the tank for the steepest kilometer (9% around 2.0-2.5 km). Don't burn matches on the easier early slopes.
2. Steady rhythm: Hold a consistent effort on the 6-7% sections. The gradient eases off after the peak, giving you a bit of recovery.
3. Mental preparation: Anticipate the change in gradient. The last section drops, so you can ease off the pressure as you near the top.
3.7 km • 221 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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