Sure, it’s no Alpe D'Huez. But in the land of stumpy volcanic cones it’s the closest thing to an alpine climb Auckland cyclists have got. Henderson’s Mountain Road (click settings and tick elevation). A vicious 6km brute, rising 350 vertical metres from the verdant floor of Henderson Valley to Scenic Drive, which winds along The Waitakere Ranges.
Patches of 16% and 17% gradient, coarse chip and the odd mullet behind the wheel of a rusty Holden make this one of Auckland’s toughest climbs.
Go on. Do it twice
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I was there. It's murder. But nice murder. You'll be cursing it when half way up. Then, strangely, hungry for more when you're finished. It's now my favourite climb in Auckland.
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