Rider Type · Data-Derived
Pure Climber
Thrives on sustained gradient. The steeper and longer, the better.
Over 12 rides and 113 segment results in 2026, Kenny Ke averaged in the top 46% of the field, with a +17 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 12 rides and 113 segment results in 2026, Kenny Ke averaged in the top 46% of the field, with a +17 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 59% avg →
Late (S07+): top 42% avg ·
Swing: +17 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=39 · 497W avg)
Top 55%
0.4–0.8km (n=46 · 432W avg)
Top 42%
>0.8km (n=28 · 395W avg)
Top 41%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=19 · 435W avg)
Top 50%
6–10% mod (n=47 · 431W avg)
Top 48%
10–13% steep (n=35 · 473W avg)
Top 45%
>13% wall (n=11 · 407W avg)
Top 40%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=28)
Top 50%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=31)
Top 41%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/52 | Vist Arrroyo Wall Two | 0.25 km | 10.5% |
| 11/55 | H2N: Maria Ln | 0.38 km | 13.4% |
| 11/52 | Ramona Rd. | 0.95 km | 11.9% |
| 11/51 | Unbearable Regnart | 0.62 km | 13.4% |
| 11/49 | Rainbow's End - Where's the pot of gold? | 0.53 km | 9.1% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72/77 | Anacapa - Sir Francis to La Cresta | 0.92 km | 9.1% |
| 53/58 | Quinhill from University (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 12.0% |
| 50/55 | Aric Lane | 0.23 km | 3.8% |
| 52/61 | Deerfield Drive up | 0.24 km | 9.1% |
| 44/54 | Sarahills Dr. (East) | 0.62 km | 9.6% |
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 — 10 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: 497W — the absolute number may be competitive, but the expression on non-climbing terrain is not translating.