Rider Type · Data-Derived
Pure Climber
Thrives on sustained gradient. The steeper and longer, the better.
Over 26 rides and 260 segment results in 2025, Matt Bierbaum averaged in the top 24% of the field, with a +3 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 26 rides and 260 segment results in 2025, Matt Bierbaum averaged in the top 24% of the field, with a +3 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 27% avg →
Late (S07+): top 24% avg ·
Swing: +3 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=116)
Top 26%
0.4–0.8km (n=87)
Top 22%
>0.8km (n=57)
Top 22%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=44)
Top 27%
6–10% mod (n=116)
Top 22%
10–13% steep (n=80)
Top 23%
>13% wall (n=18)
Top 26%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=76)
Top 25%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=57)
Top 20%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/70 | Plateau Ave Climb | 0.31 km | 8.7% |
| 4/67 | Dam Delight | 0.45 km | 7.9% |
| 4/64 | Magdalena - Dawson to Stonebrook | 1.08 km | 5.0% |
| 4/60 | Vinedo Lane (to summit) | 0.37 km | 12.4% |
| 4/59 | Wildcrest to 2nd White Gate (Egan Official) | 0.37 km | 12.7% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67/67 | H2N: Voss | 0.37 km | 11.0% |
| 65/67 | Vista Verde, the Steep to the Culdesac, corrected | 0.86 km | 11.6% |
| 67/79 | Foothill Lane (no sign on Elena) | 0.31 km | 8.7% |
| 59/85 | Hilltop Drive | 0.85 km | 4.4% |
| 53/77 | Dirk's super short hill sprint | 0.18 km | 5.2% |
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 — 4 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.