Rider Type · Data-Derived
Pure Climber
Thrives on sustained gradient. The steeper and longer, the better.
Over 13 rides and 125 segment results in 2025, Whitman Kwok averaged in the top 49% of the field, with a +8 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 13 rides and 125 segment results in 2025, Whitman Kwok averaged in the top 49% of the field, with a +8 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 54% avg →
Late (S07+): top 46% avg ·
Swing: +8 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=52)
Top 51%
0.4–0.8km (n=45)
Top 50%
>0.8km (n=28)
Top 42%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=24)
Top 50%
6–10% mod (n=59)
Top 51%
10–13% steep (n=33)
Top 44%
>13% wall (n=8)
Top 43%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=32)
Top 46%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=30)
Top 43%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/53 | Parker Ranch to Star Ridge | 0.46 km | 12.0% |
| 11/64 | Rainbow's End - Where's the pot of gold? | 0.53 km | 9.1% |
| 12/64 | Magdalena - Dawson to Stonebrook | 1.08 km | 5.0% |
| 16/71 | Bandera Dr (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 10.8% |
| 19/84 | Liddicoat + Stanford | 0.4 km | 10.0% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53/53 | Rainbow's End - Where's the pot of gold? | 0.53 km | 9.1% |
| 65/69 | RSA bump | 0.3 km | 7.7% |
| 52/59 | St. Francis to La Cresta | 0.49 km | 6.9% |
| 57/65 | Miranda Hill | 0.7 km | 3.8% |
| 49/60 | Valley View from Border | 0.31 km | 8.1% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Gradient is your friend — performance holds or improves on steeper pitches. Best on wall-steep segments. 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 — 8 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.