Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 15 rides and 140 segment results in 2026, Melissa McCall averaged in the top 14% of the field, with a −2 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 15 rides and 140 segment results in 2026, Melissa McCall averaged in the top 14% of the field, with a −2 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 13% avg →
Late (S07+): top 15% avg ·
Swing: −2 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=50 · 212W avg)
Top 13%
0.4–0.8km (n=53 · 189W avg)
Top 14%
>0.8km (n=37 · 160W avg)
Top 16%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=32 · 177W avg)
Top 16%
6–10% mod (n=61 · 180W avg)
Top 14%
10–13% steep (n=36 · 200W avg)
Top 14%
>13% wall (n=11 · 224W avg)
Top 11%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=39)
Top 13%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=39)
Top 15%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/71 | Taaffe from Dezahara (Egan Official) | 0.43 km | 8.9% |
| 4/66 | Emeraldhill Lane | 0.12 km | 12.3% |
| 4/62 | Ravensbury, back wall | 0.26 km | 14.0% |
| 4/61 | Deerfield Drive up | 0.24 km | 9.1% |
| 4/59 | Quinhill from University (Egan Official) | 0.31 km | 12.0% |
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 11%.
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Development Area
Sharpening the best segments into consistent top-10 finishes. Currently 72% 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 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% |