Rider Type · Data-Derived
Pure Climber
Thrives on sustained gradient. The steeper and longer, the better.
Over 16 rides and 149 segment results in 2026, Rhodes walton averaged in the top 48% of the field, with a −6 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 16 rides and 149 segment results in 2026, Rhodes walton averaged in the top 48% of the field, with a −6 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 47% avg →
Late (S07+): top 52% avg ·
Swing: −6 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=54)
Top 52%
0.4–0.8km (n=59)
Top 46%
>0.8km (n=36)
Top 47%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=30)
Top 47%
6–10% mod (n=62)
Top 45%
10–13% steep (n=41)
Top 52%
>13% wall (n=15)
Top 56%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=39)
Top 54%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=35)
Top 45%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/59 | Vineyard/Redwood | 0.64 km | 4.3% |
| 13/60 | fulll Whitham Avenue | 0.43 km | 5.4% |
| 14/59 | Arboretum Drive | 0.55 km | 8.7% |
| 17/64 | Elena Rd to Natoma | 0.82 km | 6.7% |
| 16/60 | Dawson Road Wall | 0.34 km | 12.0% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57/57 | Arboretum Drive | 0.55 km | 8.7% |
| 77/77 | Tepa Way (starting at Adobe) | 0.31 km | 11.0% |
| 71/71 | La Barranca Rd last steep part | 0.17 km | 14.2% |
| 53/61 | Wildcrest to 2nd White Gate (Egan Official) | 0.37 km | 12.7% |
| 64/77 | La Barranca Rd last steep part | 0.17 km | 14.2% |
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 — 0 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.