Rider Type · Data-Derived
Pure Climber
Thrives on sustained gradient. The steeper and longer, the better.
Over 13 rides and 123 segment results in 2026, Kenny Ke averaged in the top 46% of the field, with a +18 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 13 rides and 123 segment results in 2026, Kenny Ke averaged in the top 46% of the field, with a +18 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 59% avg →
Late (S07+): top 41% avg ·
Swing: +18 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=44 · 502W avg)
Top 55%
0.4–0.8km (n=47 · 435W avg)
Top 42%
>0.8km (n=32 · 420W avg)
Top 40%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=22 · 447W avg)
Top 49%
6–10% mod (n=51 · 446W avg)
Top 47%
10–13% steep (n=37 · 476W avg)
Top 45%
>13% wall (n=12 · 426W avg)
Top 42%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=31)
Top 50%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=35)
Top 40%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/52 | Vist Arrroyo Wall Two | 0.25 km | 10.5% |
| 12/64 | Baker Lane | 0.33 km | 11.2% |
| 11/55 | H2N: Maria Ln | 0.38 km | 13.4% |
| 11/52 | Ramona Rd. | 0.95 km | 11.9% |
| 11/51 | Unbearable Regnart | 0.62 km | 13.4% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72/77 | Anacapa - Sir Francis to La Cresta | 0.92 km | 9.1% |
| 53/58 | Quinhill from University (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 12.0% |
| 50/55 | Aric Lane | 0.23 km | 3.8% |
| 52/61 | Deerfield Drive up | 0.24 km | 9.1% |
| 44/54 | Sarahills Dr. (East) | 0.62 km | 9.6% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Gradient is your friend — performance holds or improves on steeper pitches. Best on wall-steep segments. 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 — 7 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: 502W — 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 Kenny across multiple rides (≥2 encounters).
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Nemesis
James Robinson
0–2 in 2 encounters · 0% wins
⚔️
Rival
Allen I
1–1 in 2 encounters · 50% wins
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Prey
Patrick Burke
2–0 in 2 encounters · 100% wins
| Rider | Encounters | Kenny record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎯 Patrick Burke | 2 | 2–0 | 100% |
| ⚔️ Allen I | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |
| ⚔️ Reuben Nahouraii | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |
| ⚔️ Alex Loo | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |
| 🏴 James Robinson | 2 | 0–2 | 0% |