Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 12 rides and 117 segment results in 2026, Laura Formosa averaged in the top 7% of the field, with a +1 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 12 rides and 117 segment results in 2026, Laura Formosa averaged in the top 7% 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 8% avg →
Late (S07+): top 7% avg ·
Swing: +1 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=38 · 231W avg)
Top 7%
0.4–0.8km (n=50 · 204W avg)
Top 7%
>0.8km (n=29 · 185W avg)
Top 7%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=27 · 205W avg)
Top 9%
6–10% mod (n=42 · 196W avg)
Top 7%
10–13% steep (n=33 · 213W avg)
Top 7%
>13% wall (n=14 · 224W avg)
Top 5%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=30)
Top 7%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=30)
Top 7%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/90 | Moody - New "Official" | 0.8 km | 11.1% |
| 1/72 | Viscaino Rd (East Side) | 0.6 km | 10.8% |
| 1/71 | La Barranca Rd last steep part | 0.17 km | 14.2% |
| 1/68 | Alexis_to_Country_Club_KOM | 0.79 km | 7.3% |
| 1/67 | Stirrup/Saddle to Moon | 0.59 km | 8.2% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/62 | Deer Creek Sprint (Egan Official) | 0.5 km | 4.7% |
| 10/62 | Hillview | 0.61 km | 0.1% |
| 11/70 | Alexis_to_Country_Club_KOM | 0.79 km | 7.3% |
| 11/71 | middle fork from stop sign | 0.25 km | 15.2% |
| 11/72 | John Marthens Lane | 0.54 km | 10.6% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Remarkable consistency — no single segment type is a weakness. Top 7% late in rides vs top 8% 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: wall-steep (>13%) at top 5%.
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Development Area
Sharpening the best segments into consistent top-10 finishes. Currently 96% 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.
Pack Battle — Rivals Within 15 Seconds
Same-gender riders finishing within 15 s of Laura across multiple rides (≥2 encounters).
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Rival
Milinda Lakkam
1–1 in 2 encounters · 50% wins
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Prey
Sarah Boucher
3–1 in 4 encounters · 75% wins
| Rider | Encounters | Laura record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎯 Sarah Boucher | 4 | 3–1 | 75% |
| 🎯 Katie Monaghan | 2 | 2–0 | 100% |
| ⚔️ Milinda Lakkam | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |