Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 17 rides and 81 segment results in 2025, Laura Formosa averaged in the top 7% of the field, with a +0 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 17 rides and 81 segment results in 2025, Laura Formosa averaged in the top 7% of the field, with a +0 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 7% avg →
Late (S07+): top 7% avg ·
Swing: +0 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=33)
Top 8%
0.4–0.8km (n=32)
Top 7%
>0.8km (n=16)
Top 8%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=15)
Top 8%
6–10% mod (n=43)
Top 7%
10–13% steep (n=17)
Top 8%
>13% wall (n=5)
Top 8%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=17)
Top 8%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=17)
Top 8%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/90 | Dirk's super short hill sprint | 0.18 km | 5.2% |
| 4/90 | Summerhill / Rockpoint | 0.36 km | 8.4% |
| 4/87 | Camino Hermosa (Egan Official) to Magdalena | 0.62 km | 9.4% |
| 4/86 | Border Hill | 0.53 km | 8.3% |
| 4/86 | Dawson Road Wall | 0.34 km | 12.0% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/71 | Last climb out of Rancho | 0.33 km | 3.7% |
| 8/55 | Bandera Dr (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 10.8% |
| 12/84 | Golden Oak from Bear Gulch to Peak Ln | 0.77 km | 6.3% |
| 12/87 | Elena Rd to Natoma | 0.82 km | 6.7% |
| 7/55 | middle fork from stop sign | 0.25 km | 15.2% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Remarkable consistency — no single segment type is a weakness. Top 7% late in rides vs top 7% early — you warm into efforts rather than fade. That adaptability is rare: most riders have a clear Achilles heel that good routes can exploit. Best gradient: flat/rolling (<6%) at top 8%.
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Development Area
Sharpening the best segments into consistent top-10 finishes. Currently 96% top-10 rate — the consistency is there, the peak isn't yet. High-intensity work (VO2max, 30/30s) would push best efforts into the front group.
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The Real Enemy
Absolute power, not profile. The data shows manageable fatigue. The consistency is the foundation. The gap to the front isn't about endurance or the wrong segment type — it's about the power number itself. That's the most direct lever.