Rider Type · Data-Derived
Sprinter
High-end power on flat or rolling terrain. Speed over gradient.
Over 12 rides and 103 segment results in 2026, Kevin Eck averaged in the top 73% of the field, with a −1 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 12 rides and 103 segment results in 2026, Kevin Eck averaged in the top 73% 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 74% avg →
Late (S07+): top 75% avg ·
Swing: −1 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=37 · 351W avg)
Top 73%
0.4–0.8km (n=47 · 304W avg)
Top 72%
>0.8km (n=19 · 273W avg)
Top 73%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=18 · 329W avg)
Top 68%
6–10% mod (n=43 · 310W avg)
Top 73%
10–13% steep (n=33 · 320W avg)
Top 74%
>13% wall (n=9 · 300W avg)
Top 75%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=29)
Top 75%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=24)
Top 73%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/72 | Dirk's super short hill sprint | 0.18 km | 5.2% |
| 30/90 | Prospect hill repeat | 0.59 km | 5.8% |
| 27/62 | Deer Creek Sprint (Egan Official) | 0.5 km | 4.7% |
| 48/100 | Taaffe from Dezahara (Egan Official) | 0.43 km | 8.9% |
| 49/90 | Moody - New "Official" | 0.8 km | 11.1% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59/60 | Dawson Road Wall | 0.34 km | 12.0% |
| 71/75 | Golden Oak from Bear Gulch to Peak Ln | 0.77 km | 6.3% |
| 89/98 | Golden Oak - Sausal to top | 1.02 km | 6.6% |
| 49/54 | Sarahills Dr. (East) | 0.62 km | 9.6% |
| 54/62 | Tanglewood Lane | 0.21 km | 15.8% |
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 74% 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 6-point gap between flat (top 68%) and steep (top 74%) 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: 351W → 273W shows the pattern. Egan routes are climb-heavy, so working on climbing-specific power is the highest-leverage investment.