Rider Type · Data-Derived
Pure Climber
Thrives on sustained gradient. The steeper and longer, the better.
Over 16 rides and 111 segment results in 2026, Phillip Maier averaged in the top 10% of the field, with a +3 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 16 rides and 111 segment results in 2026, Phillip Maier averaged in the top 10% of the field, with a +3 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 12% avg →
Late (S07+): top 8% avg ·
Swing: +3 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=41 · 659W avg)
Top 9%
0.4–0.8km (n=40 · 474W avg)
Top 11%
>0.8km (n=30 · 443W avg)
Top 9%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=27 · 513W avg)
Top 11%
6–10% mod (n=46 · 526W avg)
Top 10%
10–13% steep (n=26 · 570W avg)
Top 8%
>13% wall (n=11 · 562W avg)
Top 8%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=27)
Top 9%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=27)
Top 8%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/71 | La Barranca Rd last steep part | 0.17 km | 14.2% |
| 4/105 | Liddicoat + Stanford | 0.4 km | 10.0% |
| 3/77 | O'Keefe summitage | 0.41 km | 6.6% |
| 4/90 | Prospect hill repeat | 0.59 km | 5.8% |
| 3/62 | Altamont Road, speed sign to crest | 1.62 km | 7.0% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38/59 | O'Keefe summitage | 0.41 km | 6.6% |
| 32/59 | Vineyard/Redwood | 0.64 km | 4.3% |
| 15/61 | Deerfield Drive up | 0.24 km | 9.1% |
| 15/77 | Tepa-Summit Wood | 0.94 km | 8.0% |
| 14/74 | Boronda View Sprint | 0.6 km | 4.4% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Gradient is your friend — performance holds or improves on steeper pitches. Best on sustained steep climbs. 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 — 4 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: 659W — the absolute number may be competitive, but the expression on non-climbing terrain is not translating.