Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 15 rides and 134 segment results in 2026, Mike K8o averaged in the top 72% of the field, with a +4 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 15 rides and 134 segment results in 2026, Mike K8o averaged in the top 72% of the field, with a +4 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 75% avg →
Late (S07+): top 71% avg ·
Swing: +4 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=56 · 256W avg)
Top 71%
0.4–0.8km (n=43 · 246W avg)
Top 70%
>0.8km (n=35 · 208W avg)
Top 77%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=27 · 220W avg)
Top 72%
6–10% mod (n=58 · 233W avg)
Top 72%
10–13% steep (n=36 · 260W avg)
Top 73%
>13% wall (n=12 · 253W avg)
Top 69%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=39)
Top 72%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=35)
Top 73%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/66 | Emeraldhill Lane | 0.12 km | 12.3% |
| 19/55 | Aric Lane | 0.23 km | 3.8% |
| 25/61 | Valley View from Border | 0.31 km | 8.1% |
| 30/70 | Alexis final kicker | 0.34 km | 13.1% |
| 28/61 | Rhus Ridge Road | 0.77 km | 9.0% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58/58 | Oakridge Drive inbound | 0.22 km | 5.7% |
| 63/63 | Boronda View Sprint | 0.6 km | 4.4% |
| 59/62 | Outlook Drive south | 0.35 km | 6.0% |
| 58/61 | Plateau Ave Climb | 0.31 km | 8.7% |
| 72/77 | O'Keefe summitage | 0.41 km | 6.6% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Remarkable consistency — no single segment type is a weakness. Top 71% late in rides vs top 75% 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 69%.
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Development Area
The ceiling: zero top-10 finishes across 134 segments means the absolute power level — not the profile mix — is where gains come from. Best result is top 78% of the field. Targeted VO2max intervals (short, very high intensity) would shift the absolute power ceiling and convert that consistency into podium finishes.
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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 Mike across multiple rides (≥2 encounters).
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Nemesis
Rasmus Pil
1–2 in 3 encounters · 33% wins
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Rival
Sean Rowe
1–1 in 2 encounters · 50% wins
| Rider | Encounters | Mike record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏴 Rasmus Pil | 3 | 1–2 | 33% |
| ⚔️ Sean Rowe | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |
| ⚔️ Alexandre Lenart | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |
| 🏴 Tony Sarathchandra | 2 | 0–2 | 0% |
| 🏴 Christoph Zorich | 2 | 0–2 | 0% |