Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 10 rides and 95 segment results in 2026, Helena Drüeke averaged in the top 18% of the field, with a −1 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 10 rides and 95 segment results in 2026, Helena Drüeke averaged in the top 18% 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 18% avg →
Late (S07+): top 19% avg ·
Swing: −1 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=40 · 238W avg)
Top 18%
0.4–0.8km (n=32 · 215W avg)
Top 19%
>0.8km (n=23 · 198W avg)
Top 18%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=19 · 213W avg)
Top 17%
6–10% mod (n=43 · 214W avg)
Top 18%
10–13% steep (n=27 · 226W avg)
Top 20%
>13% wall (n=6 · 270W avg)
Top 19%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=27)
Top 19%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=26)
Top 18%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/64 | Black Mtn Rd. | 0.83 km | 5.6% |
| 6/63 | Via Ventana and Briones climb | 0.82 km | 6.8% |
| 6/58 | Duval Way outbound | 0.33 km | 4.4% |
| 7/64 | DeerCreekClimb | 0.32 km | 10.0% |
| 7/63 | Boronda View Sprint | 0.6 km | 4.4% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/52 | Stirrup/Saddle to Moon | 0.59 km | 8.2% |
| 15/62 | Alta Tierra | 0.27 km | 10.0% |
| 15/62 | Viscaino Rd (East Side) | 0.6 km | 10.8% |
| 15/62 | DeerCreekClimb | 0.32 km | 10.0% |
| 15/62 | La Barranca Rd last steep part | 0.17 km | 14.2% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Remarkable consistency — no single segment type is a weakness. Consistent across all segment types with less than 5 percentile points separating any category. That adaptability is rare: most riders have a clear Achilles heel that good routes can exploit. Best gradient: flat/rolling (<6%) at top 17%.
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Development Area
Sharpening the best segments into consistent top-10 finishes. Currently 27% 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 manageable fatigue. 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.