Rider Type · Data-Derived
Pure Climber
Thrives on sustained gradient. The steeper and longer, the better.
Over 13 rides and 138 segment results in 2025, Ron Bodkin averaged in the top 67% of the field, with a +0 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 13 rides and 138 segment results in 2025, Ron Bodkin averaged in the top 67% 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 69% avg →
Late (S07+): top 68% avg ·
Swing: +0 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=66 · 355W avg)
Top 68%
0.4–0.8km (n=44 · 316W avg)
Top 68%
>0.8km (n=28 · 292W avg)
Top 63%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=27 · 297W avg)
Top 71%
6–10% mod (n=62 · 342W avg)
Top 65%
10–13% steep (n=38 · 333W avg)
Top 66%
>13% wall (n=11 · 349W avg)
Top 69%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=40)
Top 66%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=27)
Top 62%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/55 | Quinhill from University (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 12.0% |
| 22/55 | Dawson Road Wall | 0.34 km | 12.0% |
| 22/54 | Summerhill / Rockpoint | 0.36 km | 8.4% |
| 28/67 | H2N: Voss | 0.37 km | 11.0% |
| 24/55 | Valley View Climb from south | 0.32 km | 6.8% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55/55 | RSA bump | 0.3 km | 7.7% |
| 54/54 | Prospect hill repeat | 0.59 km | 5.8% |
| 52/52 | Comer Climbs (Third) | 0.32 km | 10.3% |
| 68/71 | Last climb out of Rancho | 0.33 km | 3.7% |
| 73/77 | 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 — 5 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. Watts on short efforts: 355W — the absolute number may be competitive, but the expression on non-climbing terrain is not translating.