Rider Type · Data-Derived
Puncheur
Explosive on short steep efforts, strongest when fresh. Power drops with fatigue.
Over 11 rides and 109 segment results in 2026, Sam Y averaged in the top 73% of the field, with a −7 percentile points from the opening segments to the late-ride segments.
Over 11 rides and 109 segment results in 2026, Sam Y averaged in the top 73% of the field, with a −7 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 67% avg →
Late (S07+): top 74% avg ·
Swing: −7 percentile points
Performance by Segment Type
By Distance
<0.4km (n=36 · 293W avg)
Top 72%
0.4–0.8km (n=42 · 272W avg)
Top 70%
>0.8km (n=31 · 222W avg)
Top 79%
By Gradient
<6% flat (n=26 · 270W avg)
Top 70%
6–10% mod (n=40 · 253W avg)
Top 74%
10–13% steep (n=30 · 277W avg)
Top 73%
>13% wall (n=12 · 249W avg)
Top 77%
Effort Profile
Punchy <0.45km ≥9% (n=29)
Top 74%
Threshold ≥0.7km ≥5% (n=29)
Top 80%
Peak Performances — Best 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/59 | Highlands Circle (east) | 0.33 km | 10.6% |
| 25/60 | St. Francis to La Cresta | 0.49 km | 6.9% |
| 26/59 | Deodara, Vineyard to the end | 0.36 km | 5.4% |
| 30/66 | La Rena Climb | 0.35 km | 7.3% |
| 27/59 | St. Francis to La Cresta | 0.49 km | 6.9% |
Toughest Moments — Worst 5 Segments
| Rank | Segment | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57/57 | Border Hill (official to summit) | 0.38 km | 11.5% |
| 60/61 | Deerfield Drive up | 0.24 km | 9.1% |
| 53/54 | Ascenscion + Anacapa | 0.85 km | 9.4% |
| 53/55 | Viscaino Rd (East Side) | 0.6 km | 10.8% |
| 56/59 | Vineyard/Redwood | 0.64 km | 4.3% |
What the Data Suggests
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Strengths to Protect
Explosive anaerobic power on short steep climbs. Opening-segment aggression (top 67% on S1–S2). Wall-gradient efforts where torque beats sustained output. Don't over-train aerobic base at the expense of peak power — that edge is real.
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Development Area
Aerobic threshold and repeatability — the gap between S1 (top 67%) and S7+ (top 74%) is 7 percentile points. Even closing that to 5 points would be transformative on long-format rides. Target: 2×20 threshold work and back-to-back climbing days to build the aerobic floor.
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The Real Enemy
Fatigue, not segment type. Power drops 24% from short to long segments (293W → 222W). The issue is power-at-fatigue (FTP relative to peak power) — on a fresh day the ceiling is genuinely high.
Pack Battle — Rivals Within 15 Seconds
Same-gender riders finishing within 15 s of Sam across multiple rides (≥2 encounters).
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Nemesis
Tony Sarathchandra
0–2 in 2 encounters · 0% wins
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Rival
Alexandre Lenart
1–1 in 2 encounters · 50% wins
| Rider | Encounters | Sam record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚔️ Alexandre Lenart | 2 | 1–1 | 50% |
| 🏴 Tony Sarathchandra | 2 | 0–2 | 0% |