Rider Type · Data-Derived
Pure Climber
Thrives on sustained gradient. The steeper and longer, the better.
Over 18 rides and 181 segment results in 2025, Sean Rowe averaged in the top 73% of the field, with a +11 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 18 rides and 181 segment results in 2025, Sean Rowe averaged in the top 73% of the field, with a +11 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 82% avg →
Late (S07+): top 70% avg ·
Swing: +11 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=74 · 270W avg)
Top 74%
0.4–0.8km (n=64 · 241W avg)
Top 72%
>0.8km (n=43 · 214W avg)
Top 71%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=33 · 236W avg)
Top 74%
6–10% mod (n=79 · 236W avg)
Top 74%
10–13% steep (n=56 · 264W avg)
Top 70%
>13% wall (n=12 · 262W avg)
Top 73%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=49)
Top 72%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=42)
Top 70%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/62 | Morro Vista | 0.25 km | 8.1% |
| 25/66 | Andover Way | 0.2 km | 10.4% |
| 25/64 | Oxford Dr (West) | 0.12 km | 10.7% |
| 32/71 | Bandera Dr (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 10.8% |
| 30/66 | Regent Dr | 0.18 km | 9.0% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55/55 | O'Keefe summitage | 0.41 km | 6.6% |
| 64/65 | Byrne Park - Deer Springs | 0.56 km | 3.9% |
| 53/55 | Tepa Way (starting at Adobe) | 0.31 km | 11.0% |
| 71/74 | Anacapa - Sir Francis to La Cresta | 0.92 km | 9.1% |
| 64/67 | Lundy Grind | 0.13 km | 8.0% |
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. Watts on short efforts: 270W — the absolute number may be competitive, but the expression on non-climbing terrain is not translating.