Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 17 rides and 159 segment results in 2026, Melissa McCall averaged in the top 13% of the field, with a −3 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 17 rides and 159 segment results in 2026, Melissa McCall averaged in the top 13% of the field, with a −3 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 12% avg →
Late (S07+): top 14% avg ·
Swing: −3 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=61 · 224W avg)
Top 12%
0.4–0.8km (n=58 · 193W avg)
Top 14%
>0.8km (n=40 · 160W avg)
Top 15%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=35 · 182W avg)
Top 15%
6–10% mod (n=73 · 191W avg)
Top 13%
10–13% steep (n=38 · 204W avg)
Top 14%
>13% wall (n=13 · 229W avg)
Top 10%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=42)
Top 12%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=42)
Top 14%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/62 | Lundy Grind | 0.13 km | 8.0% |
| 3/71 | La Barranca Rd last steep part | 0.17 km | 14.2% |
| 3/66 | La Rena Climb | 0.35 km | 7.3% |
| 3/62 | Tanglewood Lane | 0.21 km | 15.8% |
| 4/75 | Taaffe from Dezahara (Egan Official) | 0.43 km | 8.9% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/34 | Pinon Drive to La Sandra Way | 1.01 km | 4.9% |
| 20/74 | Summerhill / Rockpoint | 0.36 km | 8.4% |
| 10/37 | Golden Hills-Fawn-Cervantes peak | 1.7 km | 5.9% |
| 15/62 | La Cresta - full length | 1.64 km | 5.0% |
| 12/51 | Byrne Park - Deer Springs | 0.56 km | 3.9% |
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: wall-steep (>13%) at top 10%.
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Development Area
Sharpening the best segments into consistent top-10 finishes. Currently 75% 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.
Season Bookends — Egan 1 vs Egan 28
+12.4%
← fasterslower →
| Segment | Egan 1 Mar 10 | Egan 28 Sep 15 | Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S01La Paloma from Westwind | 2:03 | +2.4% | 2:00 | ▲ 3s |
| S02La Barranca Rd | 1:02 | +11.3% | 55s | ▲ 7s |
| S03Taaffe from Dezahara (Egan Official) | 1:59 | +16.0% | 1:40 | ▲ 19s |
| S04Stonebrook from Priscilla | 1:56 | +18.1% | 1:35 | ▲ 21s |
| S05Dirk's super short hill sprint | 34s | +23.5% | 26s | ▲ 8s |
| S06Quinnhill from Summerhill | 1:15 | +12.0% | 1:06 | ▲ 9s |
| S07Madonna Way | 1:54 | +11.4% | 1:41 | ▲ 13s |
| GCTotal time | 10:43 | 9:23 | ▲ 80s |
Finished the season 80s faster — a 12.4% improvement from Egan 1 to Egan 28.
Pack Battle — Rivals Within 15 Seconds
Same-gender riders finishing within 15 s of Melissa across multiple rides (≥2 encounters).
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Rival
I'm a Biscuit
1–1 in 2 encounters · 50% wins
| Rider | Encounters | Melissa record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚔️ I'm a Biscuit | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |