Rider Type · Data-Derived
Diesel / Rouleur
Consistent across the ride. Aerobic engine that keeps firing late in the day.
Over 20 rides and 190 segment results in 2026, Rhodes walton averaged in the top 48% of the field, with a −4 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 20 rides and 190 segment results in 2026, Rhodes walton averaged in the top 48% of the field, with a −4 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 47% avg →
Late (S07+): top 51% avg ·
Swing: −4 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=71)
Top 51%
0.4–0.8km (n=69)
Top 47%
>0.8km (n=50)
Top 46%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=40)
Top 47%
6–10% mod (n=80)
Top 45%
10–13% steep (n=51)
Top 51%
>13% wall (n=18)
Top 54%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=51)
Top 51%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=48)
Top 44%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/59 | Vineyard/Redwood | 0.64 km | 4.3% |
| 13/60 | fulll Whitham Avenue | 0.43 km | 5.4% |
| 14/59 | Arboretum Drive | 0.55 km | 8.7% |
| 17/64 | Elena Rd to Natoma | 0.82 km | 6.7% |
| 16/60 | Dawson Road Wall | 0.34 km | 12.0% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57/57 | Arboretum Drive | 0.55 km | 8.7% |
| 77/77 | Tepa Way (starting at Adobe) | 0.31 km | 11.0% |
| 71/71 | La Barranca Rd last steep part | 0.17 km | 14.2% |
| 53/61 | Wildcrest to 2nd White Gate (Egan Official) | 0.37 km | 12.7% |
| 64/77 | La Barranca Rd last steep part | 0.17 km | 14.2% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Exceptional repeatability — the engine keeps firing deep into the ride. Late-ride performance (top 51%) is actually close to the opening. Thrives on rides with high segment counts where rivals are already fading. The aerobic base is the asset — protect it.
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Development Area
Peak power and short-burst acceleration. The punch/threshold gap (top 51% vs top 44%) shows where the ceiling is on explosive efforts. Sprint intervals and over-under VO2max work would add a new gear without eroding the aerobic base. The diesel engine is built — adding a turbo is the next step.
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The Real Enemy
Absolute peak power output, not endurance. The engine runs clean all day but the rev ceiling is the constraint. The rival who fades less than everyone else still loses to a rider who never needed to fade.
Pack Battle — Rivals Within 15 Seconds
Same-gender riders finishing within 15 s of Rhodes across multiple rides (≥2 encounters).
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Nemesis
Allen I
1–2 in 3 encounters · 33% wins
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Rival
Jerome S
1–1 in 2 encounters · 50% wins
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Prey
James Robinson
3–0 in 3 encounters · 100% wins
| Rider | Encounters | Rhodes record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎯 James Robinson | 3 | 3–0 | 100% |
| 🎯 Robert Ragno | 3 | 2–1 | 67% |
| 🏴 Allen I | 3 | 1–2 | 33% |
| 🎯 Alex Loo | 2 | 2–0 | 100% |
| 🎯 Thomas U | 2 | 2–0 | 100% |
| ⚔️ Jerome S | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |
| ⚔️ Dave Cherne | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |
| ⚔️ Michael Muhler | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |
| ⚔️ Karl Frerichs | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |
| 🏴 Andrew Y | 2 | 0–2 | 0% |
| 🏴 Dane Holte | 2 | 0–2 | 0% |
| 🏴 Patrick Burke | 2 | 0–2 | 0% |