Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 18 rides and 161 segment results in 2026, Francesca Li averaged in the top 15% of the field, with a +1 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 18 rides and 161 segment results in 2026, Francesca Li averaged in the top 15% of the field, with a +1 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 16% avg →
Late (S07+): top 15% avg ·
Swing: +1 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=60 · 191W avg)
Top 15%
0.4–0.8km (n=66 · 169W avg)
Top 15%
>0.8km (n=35 · 157W avg)
Top 15%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=36 · 163W avg)
Top 16%
6–10% mod (n=63 · 171W avg)
Top 15%
10–13% steep (n=47 · 187W avg)
Top 14%
>13% wall (n=14 · 173W avg)
Top 16%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=43)
Top 15%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=35)
Top 14%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/90 | Moody - New "Official" | 0.8 km | 11.1% |
| 6/100 | Taaffe from Dezahara (Egan Official) | 0.43 km | 8.9% |
| 7/105 | Liddicoat + Stanford | 0.4 km | 10.0% |
| 7/104 | Minoca Climb - from Golden Oak to Cervantes | 0.93 km | 7.0% |
| 4/59 | Mora Glen Drive climb maximus | 0.41 km | 9.0% |
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 15% late in rides vs top 16% 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 14%.
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Development Area
Sharpening the best segments into consistent top-10 finishes. Currently 63% 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 (186W early, 164W 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.