Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 12 rides and 72 segment results in 2025, Marc Osswald averaged in the top 12% of the field, with a −2 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 12 rides and 72 segment results in 2025, Marc Osswald averaged in the top 12% of the field, with a −2 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 12% avg →
Late (S07+): top 14% avg ·
Swing: −2 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=32 · 565W avg)
Top 13%
0.4–0.8km (n=29 · 452W avg)
Top 12%
>0.8km (n=11 · 404W avg)
Top 10%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=13 · 501W avg)
Top 11%
6–10% mod (n=29 · 480W avg)
Top 11%
10–13% steep (n=26 · 509W avg)
Top 13%
>13% wall (n=4 · 499W avg)
Top 11%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=20)
Top 13%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=13)
Top 10%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/91 | Black Mtn Rd. | 0.83 km | 5.6% |
| 4/89 | Almaden Court | 0.51 km | 4.1% |
| 4/79 | De Bell (Egan official) | 0.31 km | 7.9% |
| 4/77 | Dirk's super short hill sprint | 0.18 km | 5.2% |
| 6/109 | Taaffe from Dezahara (Egan Official) | 0.43 km | 8.9% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/60 | Mora: Trail of Tribulation | 0.69 km | 10.4% |
| 18/64 | Oxford Dr (West) | 0.12 km | 10.7% |
| 12/47 | Matadero Creek Ln - off Pagemill Rd | 0.23 km | 12.3% |
| 17/68 | Bandera Dr (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 10.8% |
| 15/63 | Aric Lane | 0.23 km | 3.8% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Remarkable consistency — no single segment type is a weakness. Consistent across all segment types with less than 5 percentile points separating any category. That adaptability is rare: most riders have a clear Achilles heel that good routes can exploit. Best gradient: flat/rolling (<6%) at top 11%.
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Development Area
Sharpening the best segments into consistent top-10 finishes. Currently 78% 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.