Rider Type · Data-Derived
Diesel / Rouleur
Consistent across the ride. Aerobic engine that keeps firing late in the day.
Over 13 rides and 122 segment results in 2026, Christoph Zorich averaged in the top 69% of the field, with a −1 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 13 rides and 122 segment results in 2026, Christoph Zorich averaged in the top 69% 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 72% avg →
Late (S07+): top 72% avg ·
Swing: −1 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=43 · 338W avg)
Top 70%
0.4–0.8km (n=48 · 294W avg)
Top 70%
>0.8km (n=31 · 272W avg)
Top 67%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=22 · 285W avg)
Top 71%
6–10% mod (n=48 · 301W avg)
Top 69%
10–13% steep (n=38 · 322W avg)
Top 68%
>13% wall (n=14 · 299W avg)
Top 74%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=34)
Top 70%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=31)
Top 67%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/59 | Magdalena - Dawson to Stonebrook | 1.08 km | 5.0% |
| 25/59 | Plateau Ave Climb | 0.31 km | 8.7% |
| 32/74 | Dezahara Way | 0.48 km | 5.4% |
| 33/76 | Alta Tierra | 0.27 km | 10.0% |
| 33/75 | Golden Oak from Bear Gulch to Peak Ln | 0.77 km | 6.3% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70/70 | Alexis final kicker | 0.34 km | 13.1% |
| 52/56 | St Francis Rd | 0.92 km | 3.7% |
| 61/68 | Alexis_to_Country_Club_KOM | 0.79 km | 7.3% |
| 48/54 | Matadero Creek Ln Climb from Bottom | 0.26 km | 10.3% |
| 55/62 | Boronda View Sprint | 0.6 km | 4.4% |
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 72%) 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 70% vs top 67%) 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: 354W → 282W (-20%) — 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.