Van Wyksdorp Pass from Oliewenrivier

Van Wyksdorp Pass can be cycled from 3 sides. Van Wyksdorp Pass from Rooiberg Lodge is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Van Wyksdorp Pass from Oliewenrivier & Van Wyksdorp Pass from Grootrivier.

You don't need special gearing for Van Wyksdorp Pass from Oliewenrivier. 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.

Van Wyksdorp Pass from Oliewenrivier is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Van Wyksdorp Pass from Oliewenrivier is 4.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Van Wyksdorp Pass from Oliewenrivier is 2.5%.

Van Wyksdorp Pass from Oliewenrivier has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9%.

The summit of Van Wyksdorp Pass from Oliewenrivier is at 1093 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:55:31 to climb Van Wyksdorp Pass from Oliewenrivier. At 7 mph the time is 00:39:18, and at 9 mph 00:30:38. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:01 is an achievable time.

Van Wyksdorp Pass from Oliewenrivier is located in the region in South Africa.