Admiral Hill (491m)
New Zealand Cycling Classic 5 stages around Masterton, in the nord-east of Wellington (North Island). 7 KOM in a hilly area, not so far from the Southern Alps (South Island). The tops don't exceed 500m and we've chosen the most strategic : the uphill finish of the 2nd stage 2017. Almost unknown in Europe, the Classic exists since 1988. The winners are mainly from New Zealand and Australia. Two exceptions : a Frenchman (Chris Jenner) and a Canadian (Eric Wahlberg). The most famous winner : Robbie McEwen in 1995. Links : Official website: http://www.cycletournz.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_Cycle_Classic
The 2nd stage 2017:
More informations on http://www.cycletournz.com/stage-two
Admiral Hill - Portrait From Gladstone (76m), the climb gains 415m in 10,6km (3,9% average). A first top is reached after 6,7km (451m). Follow 2,3km in slight descent (-3%) and ascent (+0,8%). And finally a last push to reach the second top at 491m : 1km at 4,3% and the last 600m at 7% (see photo page 7). Be careful : the wind can substantially increase the effort. Km % : 2,1 3,2 6,4 8,3 6,4 / 6,3 2,9 -3,3 0,8 4,3 7,0 in the last 600m. The hardest part lies between km3,7 and 4,4 : 700m at 11% (8 10 8 12 15 14 10).
Last jump, 100m from the finish line Bike - Hill Climb at 200km/h (1re part only) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KubGVzd64rg
