Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 11 rides and 101 segment results in 2025, Melissa McCall averaged in the top 12% of the field, with a −2 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 11 rides and 101 segment results in 2025, Melissa McCall 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 11% avg →
Late (S07+): top 13% avg ·
Swing: −2 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=49)
Top 12%
0.4–0.8km (n=31)
Top 12%
>0.8km (n=21)
Top 13%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=21)
Top 13%
6–10% mod (n=48)
Top 12%
10–13% steep (n=26)
Top 11%
>13% wall (n=4)
Top 12%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=26)
Top 11%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=18)
Top 12%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/109 | Taaffe from Dezahara (Egan Official) | 0.43 km | 8.9% |
| 4/79 | De Bell (Egan official) | 0.31 km | 7.9% |
| 4/79 | Miranda Hill | 0.7 km | 3.8% |
| 5/81 | La Barranca Rd | 0.22 km | 7.7% |
| 5/78 | Viscaino West Side | 0.37 km | 12.5% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/78 | La Cresta | 1.32 km | 6.4% |
| 14/79 | Foothill Lane (no sign on Elena) | 0.31 km | 8.7% |
| 15/86 | Mora Climb - Stop to Fence | 0.83 km | 8.1% |
| 13/82 | Vinedo Lane (to summit) | 0.37 km | 12.4% |
| 10/64 | Hilltop Drive | 0.85 km | 4.4% |
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: steep (10–13%) at top 11%.
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Development Area
Sharpening the best segments into consistent top-10 finishes. Currently 88% 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.