CHECKER HILL

ABOUT THE CLIMB

The most contested KOM after Willunga Hill, Checker Hill is a sudden escalation from a tame 10% to a sudden surge towards 28%. It will be over in a flash, but your legs won't thank you for the trouble.

Region Adelaide Hills
Previous Q/KOM Yes (15)
Distance/Grade 1.13km @ 9.47%
Difficulty 🐨🐨
Ride Type Road
Surface Sealed
Start Checker Hill Road
Finish Checker Hill Road
Feed Zone Gumeracha (4km after climb)
Traffic Low traffic, no bike lane.

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