Rider Type · Data-Derived
Pure Climber
Thrives on sustained gradient. The steeper and longer, the better.
Over 14 rides and 115 segment results in 2026, Sai Kiran Gorthi averaged in the top 92% of the field, with a +7 percentile points (improves!) from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 14 rides and 115 segment results in 2026, Sai Kiran Gorthi averaged in the top 92% of the field, with a +7 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 95% avg →
Late (S07+): top 89% avg ·
Swing: +7 percentile points (improves!)
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=44 · 228W avg)
Top 92%
0.4–0.8km (n=42 · 205W avg)
Top 93%
>0.8km (n=29 · 181W avg)
Top 92%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=29 · 191W avg)
Top 95%
6–10% mod (n=51 · 208W avg)
Top 92%
10–13% steep (n=26 · 215W avg)
Top 91%
>13% wall (n=8 · 207W avg)
Top 89%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=25)
Top 90%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=25)
Top 91%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40/62 | Tanglewood Lane | 0.21 km | 15.8% |
| 40/59 | Mora Glen Drive climb maximus | 0.41 km | 9.0% |
| 41/56 | Summerhill / Rockpoint | 0.36 km | 8.4% |
| 44/59 | Plateau Ave Climb | 0.31 km | 8.7% |
| 42/55 | Mora: Trail of Tribulation | 0.69 km | 10.4% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77/77 | Miranda Hill | 0.7 km | 3.8% |
| 74/74 | Boronda View Sprint | 0.6 km | 4.4% |
| 60/60 | Ravensbury - Corner to CH (Egan Official) | 0.51 km | 6.0% |
| 74/74 | Almaden Court | 0.51 km | 4.1% |
| 65/65 | La Cresta | 1.32 km | 6.4% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Gradient is your friend — performance holds or improves on steeper pitches. Best on wall-steep segments. The climbing economy (power-to-weight expression) is the weapon. Protect body weight and VO2max work.
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Development Area
Flat and rolling segments are the weak spot — 5 percentile points behind best-gradient performance. Not about becoming a sprinter, but reducing the gap on terrain where others are pulling away. Cadence work, aero position, and short flat intervals would help neutralize the disadvantage.
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The Real Enemy
Flat terrain and short punchy efforts where raw speed matters more than W/kg. Watts on short efforts: 228W — the absolute number may be competitive, but the expression on non-climbing terrain is not translating.