Cat 2 Bruce

Iwikau Village via Bruce Road

Waikato, new-zealand

The Bruce rises 12.9km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 744m to 1,618m. The average gradient of 5.8% disguises ramps of 12.3% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,618m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Waikato, New-zealand.

  • At 1,618m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
  • A false flat around km 3 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Iwikau Village via Bruce Road

Waikato, new-zealand

12.9km 744m 5.8%
2

Distance

12.9km

Avg Gradient

5.8%

Max Gradient

12.3%

Elevation Gain

744m

Summit

1,618m

Wall Rating

4.8

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