Rider Type · Data-Derived
Pure Climber
Thrives on sustained gradient. The steeper and longer, the better.
Over 15 rides and 142 segment results in 2026, Christoph Zorich averaged in the top 70% of the field, with a −1 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 15 rides and 142 segment results in 2026, Christoph Zorich averaged in the top 70% 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 72% avg →
Late (S07+): top 73% avg ·
Swing: −1 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=54 · 337W avg)
Top 71%
0.4–0.8km (n=51 · 293W avg)
Top 71%
>0.8km (n=37 · 273W avg)
Top 68%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=25 · 282W avg)
Top 73%
6–10% mod (n=57 · 304W avg)
Top 69%
10–13% steep (n=43 · 320W avg)
Top 69%
>13% wall (n=17 · 307W avg)
Top 73%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=42)
Top 71%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=37)
Top 67%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/59 | Magdalena - Dawson to Stonebrook | 1.08 km | 5.0% |
| 25/59 | Plateau Ave Climb | 0.31 km | 8.7% |
| 32/74 | Dezahara Way | 0.48 km | 5.4% |
| 33/76 | Alta Tierra | 0.27 km | 10.0% |
| 33/75 | Golden Oak from Bear Gulch to Peak Ln | 0.77 km | 6.3% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70/70 | Alexis final kicker | 0.34 km | 13.1% |
| 52/56 | St Francis Rd | 0.92 km | 3.7% |
| 61/66 | Emeraldhill Lane | 0.12 km | 12.3% |
| 58/64 | Black Mtn Rd. | 0.83 km | 5.6% |
| 61/68 | Alexis_to_Country_Club_KOM | 0.79 km | 7.3% |
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: 337W — the absolute number may be competitive, but the expression on non-climbing terrain is not translating.
Pack Battle — Rivals Within 15 Seconds
Same-gender riders finishing within 15 s of Christoph across multiple rides (≥2 encounters).
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Nemesis
Clay Wilderman
0–2 in 2 encounters · 0% wins
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Rival
Sean Rowe
1–1 in 2 encounters · 50% wins
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Prey
Derek Knowles
3–0 in 3 encounters · 100% wins
| Rider | Encounters | Christoph record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎯 Derek Knowles | 3 | 3–0 | 100% |
| 🎯 Silas Willis | 2 | 2–0 | 100% |
| 🎯 Jim Palmer | 2 | 2–0 | 100% |
| 🎯 Mike K8o | 2 | 2–0 | 100% |
| 🎯 Sigurd Lund | 2 | 2–0 | 100% |
| ⚔️ Sean Rowe | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |
| 🏴 Clay Wilderman | 2 | 0–2 | 0% |
| 🏴 Maurice Hauss | 2 | 0–2 | 0% |