Rider Type · Data-Derived
Diesel / Rouleur
Consistent across the ride. Aerobic engine that keeps firing late in the day.
Over 10 rides and 86 segment results in 2025, Otto Jolanki averaged in the top 48% of the field, with a −2 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 10 rides and 86 segment results in 2025, Otto Jolanki averaged in the top 48% 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 49% avg →
Late (S07+): top 50% avg ·
Swing: −2 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=35 · 388W avg)
Top 51%
0.4–0.8km (n=33 · 346W avg)
Top 45%
>0.8km (n=18 · 296W avg)
Top 47%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=15 · 362W avg)
Top 39%
6–10% mod (n=37 · 348W avg)
Top 48%
10–13% steep (n=27 · 352W avg)
Top 52%
>13% wall (n=6 · 373W avg)
Top 51%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=25)
Top 52%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=17)
Top 47%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/83 | Sierra Ventura | 0.57 km | 4.4% |
| 16/86 | Dawson Road Wall | 0.34 km | 12.0% |
| 15/79 | De Bell (Egan official) | 0.31 km | 7.9% |
| 17/85 | Boronda View Sprint | 0.6 km | 4.4% |
| 16/79 | Foothill Lane (no sign on Elena) | 0.31 km | 8.7% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45/52 | Comer Climbs (Third) | 0.32 km | 10.3% |
| 44/53 | Valley View from Border | 0.31 km | 8.1% |
| 44/53 | Vist Arrroyo Wall Two | 0.25 km | 10.5% |
| 42/53 | Rainbow's End - Where's the pot of gold? | 0.53 km | 9.1% |
| 45/59 | Quail Beotch | 0.24 km | 10.6% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Exceptional repeatability — the engine keeps firing deep into the ride. Late-ride performance (top 50%) is actually close to the opening. Thrives on rides with high segment counts where rivals are already fading. The aerobic base is the asset — protect it.
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Development Area
Peak power and short-burst acceleration. The punch/threshold gap (top 52% vs top 47%) shows where the ceiling is on explosive efforts. Sprint intervals and over-under VO2max work would add a new gear without eroding the aerobic base. The diesel engine is built — adding a turbo is the next step.
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The Real Enemy
Absolute peak power output, not endurance. The engine runs clean all day but the rev ceiling is the constraint. Watts from early to late: 404W → 327W (-19%) — barely any drop, which is the signature. The rival who fades less than everyone else still loses to a rider who never needed to fade.