Rennix Gap is a climb of 5.5 kilometers (category 1). Rennix Gap tops out at 1,599 m above sea level. It is located in Wilsons Valley, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 12.4%. The climb has 334 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 5.5 km for 334 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6.1%, Rennix Gap is a tough climb, rated Category 1. Most sections sit between 7% and 9%, with the hardest stretch being KM 2.5-3.0 at 9%. Only KM 0.5-1.0, at 2%, gives you any real breathing room, while KM 4.5-5.0 has a short slightly downhill section (-1%) before a 7% finish on KM 5.0-5.5.
How to ride it:
1. Don't go out too hard On the 6% opener, KM 0.0-0.5, resist the urge to chase every attack. Burning matches that early will cost you dearly in the middle section.
2. Make the most of the KM 0.5-1.0 recovery Spin an easy gear, eat and drink, and roll into KM 1.5-2.0 at 8% with fresh legs.
3. Pace yourself for KM 2.5-3.0 and the finale Hold a steady cadence on the steepest pitch of the climb at 9%, then save something in the tank to kick on KM 5.0-5.5 at 7%.
5.5 km • 334 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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