Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 12 rides and 117 segment results in 2026, Sam Lee averaged in the top 63% of the field, with a −11 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 12 rides and 117 segment results in 2026, Sam Lee averaged in the top 63% of the field, with a −11 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 55% avg →
Late (S07+): top 66% avg ·
Swing: −11 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=38 · 318W avg)
Top 62%
0.4–0.8km (n=48 · 260W avg)
Top 64%
>0.8km (n=31 · 232W avg)
Top 64%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=30 · 268W avg)
Top 65%
6–10% mod (n=44 · 258W avg)
Top 62%
10–13% steep (n=33 · 293W avg)
Top 63%
>13% wall (n=9 · 258W avg)
Top 65%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=29)
Top 64%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=30)
Top 66%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/61 | Quinhill from University (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 12.0% |
| 30/100 | Taaffe from Dezahara (Egan Official) | 0.43 km | 8.9% |
| 19/59 | O'Keefe summitage | 0.41 km | 6.6% |
| 20/62 | Outlook Drive south | 0.35 km | 6.0% |
| 19/58 | Quinhill from University (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 12.0% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52/61 | Deerfield Drive up | 0.24 km | 9.1% |
| 60/71 | La Barranca Rd last steep part | 0.17 km | 14.2% |
| 52/62 | Hanover St | 0.48 km | 4.8% |
| 52/62 | Hillview | 0.61 km | 0.1% |
| 52/62 | Black Mtn Rd. | 0.83 km | 5.6% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Remarkable consistency — no single segment type is a weakness. Consistent across all segment types with less than 5 percentile points separating any category. That adaptability is rare: most riders have a clear Achilles heel that good routes can exploit. Best gradient: steep (10–13%) at top 63%.
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Development Area
Sharpening the best segments into consistent top-10 finishes. Currently 1% 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 manageable fatigue. 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.