Rider Type · Data-Derived
Diesel / Rouleur
Consistent across the ride. Aerobic engine that keeps firing late in the day.
Over 11 rides and 41 segment results in 2026, Wil Gibb averaged in the top 13% of the field, with a +10 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 11 rides and 41 segment results in 2026, Wil Gibb averaged in the top 13% of the field, with a +10 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 22% avg →
Late (S07+): top 12% avg ·
Swing: +10 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=14 · 639W avg)
Top 18%
0.4–0.8km (n=16 · 510W avg)
Top 12%
>0.8km (n=11 · 427W avg)
Top 9%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=12 · 521W avg)
Top 12%
6–10% mod (n=19 · 518W avg)
Top 9%
10–13% steep (n=5 · 476W avg)
Top 39%
>13% wall (n=5 · 586W avg)
Top 8%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=8)
Top 27%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=12)
Top 9%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/77 | De Bell (Egan official) | 0.31 km | 7.9% |
| 5/104 | Minoca Climb - from Golden Oak to Cervantes | 0.93 km | 7.0% |
| 3/62 | Outlook Drive south | 0.35 km | 6.0% |
| 3/61 | Deerfield Drive up | 0.24 km | 9.1% |
| 5/100 | Taaffe from Dezahara (Egan Official) | 0.43 km | 8.9% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56/61 | Wildcrest to 2nd White Gate (Egan Official) | 0.37 km | 12.7% |
| 45/55 | Highlands Circle (east) | 0.33 km | 10.6% |
| 38/59 | O'Keefe summitage | 0.41 km | 6.6% |
| 21/60 | Loyola with Berkshire sidetrip | 1.29 km | 5.5% |
| 8/62 | Boronda View Sprint | 0.6 km | 4.4% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Exceptional repeatability — the engine keeps firing deep into the ride. Late-ride performance (top 12%) is actually stronger to the opening. Thrives on rides with high segment counts where rivals are already fading. The aerobic base is the asset — protect it.
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Development Area
Peak power and short-burst acceleration. The punch/threshold gap (top 27% vs top 9%) shows where the ceiling is on explosive efforts. Sprint intervals and over-under VO2max work would add a new gear without eroding the aerobic base. The diesel engine is built — adding a turbo is the next step.
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The Real Enemy
Absolute peak power output, not endurance. The engine runs clean all day but the rev ceiling is the constraint. Watts from early to late: 628W → 508W (-19%) — barely any drop, which is the signature. The rival who fades less than everyone else still loses to a rider who never needed to fade.