Stainback Highway from Hilo

You don't need special gearing for Stainback Highway from Hilo. 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.

Stainback Highway from Hilo 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.

Stainback Highway from Hilo is 18.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Stainback Highway from Hilo is 5.1%.

Stainback Highway from Hilo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.2%.

The summit of Stainback Highway from Hilo is at 5171 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:41:02 to climb Stainback Highway from Hilo. At 7 mph the time is 02:36:29, and at 9 mph 02:01:57. For the fastest cyclists, 01:31:37 is an achievable time.

Stainback Highway from Hilo is located in the region Hawaii in United States.