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Highcliff Road via Pukehiki

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Elevation profile Highcliff Road via Pukehiki

Statistics

Difficulty points 274
Length 8.7 km
Average gradient 4.2%
Steepest 100 metres 15.6%
Total ascent 367 m

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#39 toughest climb of New Zealand
#90 most elevation gain of Oceania
#51 longest climb of Oceania
#57 average steepest climb of New Zealand
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Highcliff Road via Pukehiki is a climb in the region South Island. It is 8.7 km long and bridges 367 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 274. The top of the ascent is located at 322 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Highcliff Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:14:59
11 km/h 00:47:43
15 km/h 00:34:59
19 km/h 00:27:37

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Highcliff Road via Pukehiki. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Highcliff Road via Pukehiki is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Highcliff Road via Pukehiki is not a problem.

Highcliff Road via Pukehiki is 8.7 km long.

The average gradient of Highcliff Road via Pukehiki is 4.2%.

Highcliff Road via Pukehiki has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.6%.

The summit of Highcliff Road via Pukehiki is at 322 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:14:59 to climb Highcliff Road via Pukehiki. At 11 km/h the time is 00:47:43, and at 15 km/h 00:34:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:37 is an achievable time.

Highcliff Road via Pukehiki is located in the region South Island in New Zealand.

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