Naude's Nek Pass from Maclear

Naude's Nek Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Naude's Nek Pass from Maclear is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Naude's Nek Pass from Rhodes.

You don't need special gearing for Naude's Nek Pass from Maclear. 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.

Naude's Nek Pass from Maclear is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Naude's Nek Pass from Maclear is 14.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Naude's Nek Pass from Maclear is 4.1%.

Naude's Nek Pass from Maclear has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Naude's Nek Pass from Maclear is at 8478 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:50:39 to climb Naude's Nek Pass from Maclear. At 7 mph the time is 02:00:49, and at 9 mph 01:34:09. For the fastest cyclists, 01:10:44 is an achievable time.

Naude's Nek Pass from Maclear is located in the region in South Africa.