Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 13 rides and 116 segment results in 2026, Mike K8o averaged in the top 72% of the field, with a +6 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 13 rides and 116 segment results in 2026, Mike K8o averaged in the top 72% of the field, with a +6 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 76% avg →
Late (S07+): top 70% avg ·
Swing: +6 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=46 · 284W avg)
Top 72%
0.4–0.8km (n=41 · 252W avg)
Top 69%
>0.8km (n=29 · 229W avg)
Top 76%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=24 · 240W avg)
Top 72%
6–10% mod (n=50 · 250W avg)
Top 72%
10–13% steep (n=32 · 272W avg)
Top 75%
>13% wall (n=9 · 293W avg)
Top 66%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=31)
Top 73%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=29)
Top 72%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 37/77 | La Barranca Rd last steep part | 0.17 km | 14.2% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58/58 | Oakridge Drive inbound | 0.22 km | 5.7% |
| 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% |
| 53/57 | Madonna Way | 0.34 km | 10.1% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Remarkable consistency — no single segment type is a weakness. Top 70% late in rides vs top 76% 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 66%.
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Development Area
The ceiling: zero top-10 finishes across 116 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.