Rider Type · Data-Derived
Sprinter
High-end power on flat or rolling terrain. Speed over gradient.
Over 19 rides and 181 segment results in 2026, daniel yang averaged in the top 70% of the field, with a +2 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 19 rides and 181 segment results in 2026, daniel yang averaged in the top 70% of the field, with a +2 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 71% avg →
Late (S07+): top 69% avg ·
Swing: +2 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=62 · 362W avg)
Top 72%
0.4–0.8km (n=67 · 351W avg)
Top 68%
>0.8km (n=52 · 320W avg)
Top 71%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=40 · 365W avg)
Top 59%
6–10% mod (n=71 · 336W avg)
Top 69%
10–13% steep (n=54 · 342W avg)
Top 78%
>13% wall (n=16 · 326W avg)
Top 78%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=44)
Top 75%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=49)
Top 72%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/90 | Prospect hill repeat | 0.59 km | 5.8% |
| 11/55 | Up Escobar to Westridge | 0.96 km | 4.6% |
| 11/51 | Byrne Park - Deer Springs | 0.56 km | 3.9% |
| 15/60 | Valley View from Border | 0.31 km | 8.1% |
| 17/59 | Sierra Ventura | 0.57 km | 4.4% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77/77 | Anacapa - Sir Francis to La Cresta | 0.92 km | 9.1% |
| 59/59 | O'Keefe summitage | 0.41 km | 6.6% |
| 65/65 | Horseshoe Ct | 0.23 km | 15.1% |
| 70/71 | Foothills Park Vista Point (Egan Official) | 0.96 km | 7.6% |
| 58/59 | Arboretum Drive | 0.55 km | 8.7% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
High-end speed on flat and rolling terrain. Short explosive efforts when the gradient stays low — that's the ceiling. Top 71% when fresh on opening segments. Fast-twitch recruitment is the edge — don't grind it away with long endurance blocks.
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Development Area
Sustained climbing — the 19-point gap between flat (top 59%) and steep (top 78%) performance is the main story. Threshold climbing work (sweet-spot on 6–10% gradients) would open up more of the Egan route catalog. Target rides with longer sustained pitches to build climbing-specific endurance.
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The Real Enemy
Gradient. Once the road tips up beyond 8%, the advantage erodes fast. Watts short vs long: 362W → 320W shows the pattern. Egan routes are climb-heavy, so working on climbing-specific power is the highest-leverage investment.
Pack Battle — Rivals Within 15 Seconds
Same-gender riders finishing within 15 s of daniel across multiple rides (≥2 encounters).
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Prey
Claude Luu
2–1 in 3 encounters · 67% wins
| Rider | Encounters | daniel record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎯 Claude Luu | 3 | 2–1 | 67% |