Rider Type · Data-Derived
Pure Climber
Thrives on sustained gradient. The steeper and longer, the better.
Over 17 rides and 150 segment results in 2025, Hannon Ayer averaged in the top 18% of the field, with a +2 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 17 rides and 150 segment results in 2025, Hannon Ayer averaged in the top 18% of the field, with a +2 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 18% avg →
Late (S07+): top 16% avg ·
Swing: +2 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=62)
Top 19%
0.4–0.8km (n=51)
Top 18%
>0.8km (n=37)
Top 18%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=25)
Top 22%
6–10% mod (n=71)
Top 18%
10–13% steep (n=41)
Top 16%
>13% wall (n=12)
Top 19%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=39)
Top 18%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=37)
Top 17%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/79 | Quinnhill from Summerhill | 0.35 km | 7.5% |
| 4/68 | Deerfield Drive up | 0.24 km | 9.1% |
| 4/64 | La Paloma from Westwind | 0.55 km | 6.9% |
| 4/65 | Byrne Park - Deer Springs | 0.56 km | 3.9% |
| 4/64 | Oxford Dr (West) | 0.12 km | 10.7% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51/71 | Last climb out of Rancho | 0.33 km | 3.7% |
| 48/72 | Deer Creek Sprint (Egan Official) | 0.5 km | 4.7% |
| 34/53 | Stonebrook from Priscilla | 0.42 km | 8.0% |
| 43/68 | Loyola with Berkshire sidetrip | 1.29 km | 5.5% |
| 30/60 | Deerfield Drive up | 0.24 km | 9.1% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Gradient is your friend — performance holds or improves on steeper pitches. Best on sustained steep climbs. 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 — 6 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.