Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 20 rides and 192 segment results in 2026, Francesca Li averaged in the top 14% of the field, with a +2 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 20 rides and 192 segment results in 2026, Francesca Li averaged in the top 14% 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 15% avg →
Late (S07+): top 14% avg ·
Swing: +2 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=68 · 203W avg)
Top 14%
0.4–0.8km (n=76 · 179W avg)
Top 14%
>0.8km (n=48 · 167W avg)
Top 13%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=47 · 175W avg)
Top 15%
6–10% mod (n=78 · 181W avg)
Top 13%
10–13% steep (n=52 · 196W avg)
Top 13%
>13% wall (n=14 · 173W avg)
Top 16%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=48)
Top 14%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=46)
Top 13%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/60 | Viscaino West Side | 0.37 km | 12.5% |
| 1/54 | Ascenscion + Anacapa | 0.85 km | 9.4% |
| 2/98 | Golden Oak - Sausal to top | 1.02 km | 6.6% |
| 1/37 | Minoca (Egan Official) | 0.87 km | 7.6% |
| 2/56 | Arboretum Drive | 0.55 km | 8.7% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/77 | Madonna Way (the climb) | 0.29 km | 14.4% |
| 15/59 | O'Keefe summitage | 0.41 km | 6.6% |
| 15/61 | Deerfield Drive up | 0.24 km | 9.1% |
| 15/62 | Hanover St | 0.48 km | 4.8% |
| 15/62 | Hillview | 0.61 km | 0.1% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Remarkable consistency — no single segment type is a weakness. Top 14% late in rides vs top 15% early — you warm into efforts rather than fade. That adaptability is rare: most riders have a clear Achilles heel that good routes can exploit. Best gradient: steep (10–13%) at top 13%.
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Development Area
Sharpening the best segments into consistent top-10 finishes. Currently 68% 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 no meaningful fatigue (200W early, 176W late). 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.
Pack Battle — Rivals Within 15 Seconds
Same-gender riders finishing within 15 s of Francesca across multiple rides (≥2 encounters).
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Nemesis
Robin Betz
0–2 in 2 encounters · 0% wins
| Rider | Encounters | Francesca record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏴 Robin Betz | 2 | 0–2 | 0% |