Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 16 rides and 142 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 16 rides and 142 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=59 · 257W avg)
Top 71%
0.4–0.8km (n=45 · 245W avg)
Top 70%
>0.8km (n=38 · 206W avg)
Top 76%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=29 · 221W avg)
Top 72%
6–10% mod (n=63 · 233W avg)
Top 72%
10–13% steep (n=37 · 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=38)
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 142 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 no meaningful fatigue (267W early, 229W late). 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% |