Rider Type · Data-Derived
Sprinter
High-end power on flat or rolling terrain. Speed over gradient.
Over 11 rides and 90 segment results in 2025, Eric F averaged in the top 89% of the field, with a −1 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 11 rides and 90 segment results in 2025, Eric F averaged in the top 89% of the field, with a −1 percentile points 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 89% avg →
Late (S07+): top 90% avg ·
Swing: −1 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=43)
Top 88%
0.4–0.8km (n=25)
Top 87%
>0.8km (n=22)
Top 92%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=15)
Top 81%
6–10% mod (n=42)
Top 89%
10–13% steep (n=22)
Top 94%
>13% wall (n=9)
Top 92%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=23)
Top 93%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=19)
Top 93%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34/71 | Last climb out of Rancho | 0.33 km | 3.7% |
| 34/58 | Altamont [WB] - Natoma to Almaden Court | 0.39 km | 5.4% |
| 53/90 | Dirk's super short hill sprint | 0.18 km | 5.2% |
| 51/85 | Stonebrook to Prospect | 0.47 km | 5.5% |
| 58/89 | La Paloma from Westwind | 0.55 km | 6.9% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55/55 | Bandera Dr (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 10.8% |
| 64/64 | Rainbow's End - Where's the pot of gold? | 0.53 km | 9.1% |
| 84/85 | Valley View from Border | 0.31 km | 8.1% |
| 72/73 | Alpine hill repeats | 0.37 km | 8.5% |
| 54/55 | A little bit Country | 0.33 km | 11.3% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
High-end speed on flat and rolling terrain. Short explosive efforts when the gradient stays low — that's the ceiling. Top 89% when fresh on opening segments. Fast-twitch recruitment is the edge — don't grind it away with long endurance blocks.
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Development Area
Sustained climbing — the 13-point gap between flat (top 81%) and steep (top 94%) performance is the main story. Threshold climbing work (sweet-spot on 6–10% gradients) would open up more of the Egan route catalog. Target rides with longer sustained pitches to build climbing-specific endurance.
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The Real Enemy
Gradient. Once the road tips up beyond 8%, the advantage erodes fast. Egan routes are climb-heavy, so working on climbing-specific power is the highest-leverage investment.