Rider Type · Data-Derived
Sprinter
High-end power on flat or rolling terrain. Speed over gradient.
Over 14 rides and 133 segment results in 2025, Tom Bradley averaged in the top 75% of the field, with a −1 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 14 rides and 133 segment results in 2025, Tom Bradley averaged in the top 75% of the field, with a −1 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 73% avg →
Late (S07+): top 74% avg ·
Swing: −1 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=52 · 398W avg)
Top 74%
0.4–0.8km (n=49 · 338W avg)
Top 76%
>0.8km (n=32 · 299W avg)
Top 76%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=19 · 385W avg)
Top 59%
6–10% mod (n=58 · 341W avg)
Top 76%
10–13% steep (n=46 · 354W avg)
Top 79%
>13% wall (n=10 · 356W avg)
Top 86%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=39)
Top 76%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=35)
Top 78%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/68 | Aric Lane | 0.23 km | 3.8% |
| 16/55 | Stonebrook to Prospect | 0.47 km | 5.5% |
| 20/64 | Stonebrook to Prospect | 0.47 km | 5.5% |
| 23/70 | Altamont [WB] - Natoma to Almaden Court | 0.39 km | 5.4% |
| 23/66 | Andover Way | 0.2 km | 10.4% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70/70 | Westwind (E side) | 0.18 km | 11.4% |
| 66/66 | Quinhill from University (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 12.0% |
| 70/71 | Westwind (E side) | 0.18 km | 11.4% |
| 65/66 | Valley View from Border | 0.31 km | 8.1% |
| 45/46 | Hayfields | 0.94 km | 13.8% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
High-end speed on flat and rolling terrain. Short explosive efforts when the gradient stays low — that's the ceiling. Top 73% when fresh on opening segments. Fast-twitch recruitment is the edge — don't grind it away with long endurance blocks.
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Development Area
Sustained climbing — the 19-point gap between flat (top 59%) and steep (top 79%) performance is the main story. Threshold climbing work (sweet-spot on 6–10% gradients) would open up more of the Egan route catalog. Target rides with longer sustained pitches to build climbing-specific endurance.
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The Real Enemy
Gradient. Once the road tips up beyond 8%, the advantage erodes fast. Watts short vs long: 398W → 299W shows the pattern. Egan routes are climb-heavy, so working on climbing-specific power is the highest-leverage investment.