Rider Type · Data-Derived
Pure Climber
Thrives on sustained gradient. The steeper and longer, the better.
Over 18 rides and 164 segment results in 2025, Akın Dirik averaged in the top 60% of the field, with a +12 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 18 rides and 164 segment results in 2025, Akın Dirik averaged in the top 60% of the field, with a +12 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Fatigue Pattern — Field Percentile by Segment Position
Average field percentile per segment slot (lower = better; bar height = how far back)
Opening (S01–S02): top 68% avg →
Late (S07+): top 56% avg ·
Swing: +12 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=74 · 312W avg)
Top 58%
0.4–0.8km (n=58 · 257W avg)
Top 63%
>0.8km (n=32 · 226W avg)
Top 60%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=32 · 252W avg)
Top 65%
6–10% mod (n=73 · 264W avg)
Top 61%
10–13% steep (n=48 · 296W avg)
Top 56%
>13% wall (n=11 · 303W avg)
Top 53%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=45)
Top 56%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=33)
Top 59%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/66 | Andover Way | 0.2 km | 10.4% |
| 27/91 | La Barranca Rd last steep part | 0.17 km | 14.2% |
| 23/77 | Dirk's super short hill sprint | 0.18 km | 5.2% |
| 21/69 | Edgerton from the bottom | 0.56 km | 10.5% |
| 21/68 | Bandera Dr (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 10.8% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61/62 | Morro Vista | 0.25 km | 8.1% |
| 57/59 | St. Francis to La Cresta | 0.49 km | 6.9% |
| 66/69 | Mora: Trail of Tribulation | 0.69 km | 10.4% |
| 56/59 | Wildcrest to 2nd White Gate (Egan Official) | 0.37 km | 12.7% |
| 62/66 | Quinhill from University (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 12.0% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Gradient is your friend — performance holds or improves on steeper pitches. Best on wall-steep segments. The climbing economy (power-to-weight expression) is the weapon. Protect body weight and VO2max work.
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Development Area
Flat and rolling segments are the weak spot — 12 percentile points behind best-gradient performance. Not about becoming a sprinter, but reducing the gap on terrain where others are pulling away. Cadence work, aero position, and short flat intervals would help neutralize the disadvantage.
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The Real Enemy
Flat terrain and short punchy efforts where raw speed matters more than W/kg. Watts on short efforts: 312W — the absolute number may be competitive, but the expression on non-climbing terrain is not translating.