Rider Type · Data-Derived
All-Rounder
No obvious weakness. Adapts to gradient and distance without big performance swings.
Over 13 rides and 124 segment results in 2026, Rennie Kendrick averaged in the top 12% of the field, with a +2 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 13 rides and 124 segment results in 2026, Rennie Kendrick averaged in the top 12% of the field, with a +2 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 14% avg →
Late (S07+): top 12% avg ·
Swing: +2 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=41)
Top 12%
0.4–0.8km (n=52)
Top 13%
>0.8km (n=31)
Top 13%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=27)
Top 15%
6–10% mod (n=54)
Top 12%
10–13% steep (n=35)
Top 12%
>13% wall (n=8)
Top 11%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=29)
Top 11%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=33)
Top 12%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/66 | Emeraldhill Lane | 0.12 km | 12.3% |
| 3/58 | Duval Way outbound | 0.33 km | 4.4% |
| 3/57 | Border Hill (official to summit) | 0.38 km | 11.5% |
| 4/75 | Madonna Way | 0.34 km | 10.1% |
| 3/54 | Ascenscion + Anacapa | 0.85 km | 9.4% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/77 | Anacapa - Sir Francis to La Cresta | 0.92 km | 9.1% |
| 17/77 | Miranda Hill | 0.7 km | 3.8% |
| 20/100 | St. Francis to La Cresta | 0.49 km | 6.9% |
| 12/60 | Border Hill | 0.53 km | 8.3% |
| 11/55 | Highlands Circle (east) | 0.33 km | 10.6% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Remarkable consistency — no single segment type is a weakness. Top 12% late in rides vs top 14% 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 11%.
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Development Area
Sharpening the best segments into consistent top-10 finishes. Currently 88% 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.