Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 17 rides and 152 segment results in 2026, Francesca Li averaged in the top 15% of the field, with a +1 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 17 rides and 152 segment results in 2026, Francesca Li averaged in the top 15% of the field, with a +1 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 16% avg →
Late (S07+): top 15% avg ·
Swing: +1 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=56 · 190W avg)
Top 16%
0.4–0.8km (n=63 · 168W avg)
Top 15%
>0.8km (n=33 · 156W avg)
Top 15%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=34 · 162W avg)
Top 16%
6–10% mod (n=59 · 169W avg)
Top 15%
10–13% steep (n=44 · 185W avg)
Top 14%
>13% wall (n=14 · 173W avg)
Top 16%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=41)
Top 15%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=33)
Top 14%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/90 | Moody - New "Official" | 0.8 km | 11.1% |
| 6/100 | Taaffe from Dezahara (Egan Official) | 0.43 km | 8.9% |
| 7/105 | Liddicoat + Stanford | 0.4 km | 10.0% |
| 7/104 | Minoca Climb - from Golden Oak to Cervantes | 0.93 km | 7.0% |
| 4/59 | Mora Glen Drive climb maximus | 0.41 km | 9.0% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/77 | Madonna Way (the climb) | 0.29 km | 14.4% |
| 15/59 | O'Keefe summitage | 0.41 km | 6.6% |
| 15/61 | Deerfield Drive up | 0.24 km | 9.1% |
| 15/62 | Hanover St | 0.48 km | 4.8% |
| 15/62 | Hillview | 0.61 km | 0.1% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Remarkable consistency — no single segment type is a weakness. Top 15% late in rides vs top 16% early — you warm into efforts rather than fade. That adaptability is rare: most riders have a clear Achilles heel that good routes can exploit. Best gradient: steep (10–13%) at top 14%.
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Development Area
Sharpening the best segments into consistent top-10 finishes. Currently 61% top-10 rate — the consistency is there, the peak isn't yet. High-intensity work (VO2max, 30/30s) would push best efforts into the front group.
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The Real Enemy
Absolute power, not profile. The data shows no meaningful fatigue (184W early, 163W late). The consistency is the foundation. The gap to the front isn't about endurance or the wrong segment type — it's about the power number itself. That's the most direct lever.