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Blueskin Road

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Elevation profile Blueskin Road

Statistics

Difficulty points 300
Length 3.6 mi
Average gradient 5.6%
Steepest segment 13.1%
Total ascent 1070 ft

Short recap

2 hairpin turns
#34 toughest climb of New Zealand
#100 most elevation gain of Oceania
#87 longest climb of Oceania
#49 average steepest climb of New Zealand
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Blueskin Road is a climb in the region South Island. It is 3.6 mi long and bridges 1070 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 300. The top of the ascent is located at 1093 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Blueskin Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:43:30
7 mph 00:30:47
9 mph 00:23:59
12 mph 00:18:01

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Blueskin Road. 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.

Blueskin Road is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Blueskin Road is 3.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Blueskin Road is 5.6%.

Blueskin Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.1%.

The summit of Blueskin Road is at 1093 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:43:30 to climb Blueskin Road. At 7 mph the time is 00:30:47, and at 9 mph 00:23:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:01 is an achievable time.

Blueskin Road is located in the region South Island in New Zealand.

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