What if you’ve been racing in the wrong events all along?

We’ve just launched Power Rankings—a game-changing feature that reveals exactly how your power compares to other TrainerRoad athletes. But that’s not all. TrainerRoad’s AI-powered analysis uncovers your true rider phenotype, helping you target the races where you’ll excel.

Why Rider Phenotypes Matter for Race Strategy

Matching your race strategy to your physiology can mean the difference between a mid-pack finish and a breakthrough result.

Your phenotype isn’t fixed. As your training evolves, so do your strengths—you might refine your specialty or develop into a more well-rounded rider over time.

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Find Your Ideal Race Type with Power Rankings

Let’s break down the six rider phenotypes and the races where they thrive:

Sprinter – Explosive Power for Sprint Finish Domination

Sprinters like Mark Cavendish, Caleb Ewan, and Lorena Wiebes generate exceptional peak power in short bursts, excelling in flat, high-speed races where timing and positioning are everything. If you can unleash a devastating sprint in the final moments, this might be your specialty.

Best Pro Races for Sprinters – Where Speed Wins

  • Milan-San Remo – A flat race with a dramatic sprint finish.
  • Tour de France Sprint Stages – High-speed battles for the fastest riders.
  • Scheldeprijs – A sprinter’s classic.

Can you deliver a race-winning sprint? Find out now in TrainerRoad →

Puncheur – Anaerobic Strength for Rolling Climbs & Repeated Attacks

Puncheurs like Lotte Kopecky, Marianne Vos, and Julian Alaphilippe thrive on short, steep climbs with repeated attacks. A puncheur’s ability to surge over hills and recover quickly makes you dangerous in races with rolling terrain and short, sharp climbs.

Best Pro Races for Puncheurs – Where Attacks Win

  • Flèche Wallonne – A race built for explosive climbers.
  • Liège-Bastogne-Liège – Rewards repeated accelerations.
  • Strade Bianche – Punchy efforts on rolling terrain.

Are short, steep climbs your secret weapon? Check your Power Rankings now →

Rouleur – Sustained Power for Breakaways & Hard Terrain

Rouleurs like Wout van Aert, Lucinda Brand, and Mads Pedersen excel at holding high power over extended efforts, thriving in breakaways, solo moves, and setting the pace on rolling terrain. If you can grind out watts while others fade, this might be your domain.

Best Pro Races for Rouleurs – Where Strength Prevails

  • Paris-Roubaix – A brutal test of endurance over cobbled roads
  • Tour of Flanders – Rolling terrain and power climbs favor strong riders.
  • Breakaway-friendly Grand Tour stages – Where powerful riders can go the distance.

Are you built for relentless power? Find out now →

Time Trialist – Master of Steady Power for Solo Efforts

Time trialists like Chloe Dygert, Filippo Ganna, and Ellen van Dijk thrive in long, uninterrupted efforts, relying on pacing, efficiency, and sustained power rather than bursts of speed. Whether in a flat time trial or a solo breakaway, their ability to hold high watts with precision gives them an edge.

Best Pro Races for Time Trialists – Where Pacing Wins

  • Grand Tour Time Trials – The ultimate test of sustained power.
  • World Championships (ITT) – A pure battle against the clock.
  • Flat, wind-exposed courses – Ideal for solo breakaways.

Is steady-state power your greatest weapon? Find out with TrainerRoad’s Power Rankings →

Climber – High W/kg Performance for Brutal Ascents

Climbers like Egan Bernal, Sepp Kuss, and Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio thrive on long, grueling ascents, using a high power-to-weight ratio to sustain efforts when the road tilts upward. Their endurance and aerobic efficiency make them a force in mountain stages and hilly races.

Best Pro Races for Climbers – Where Power-to-Weight Wins

  • Tour de France Mountain Stages – Climbs like Alpe d’Huez test pure climbing ability.
  • Giro d’Italia & Vuelta a España – Multi-day battles with relentless elevation.
  • Il Lombardia – A climber’s classic with decisive ascents.

Is your power-to-weight ratio your biggest advantage, or could another strength be hiding in your data? See how you compare →

All-Rounder – A Threat in Every Race Scenario

All-rounders like Remco Evenepoel, Tadej Pogačar, and Demi Vollering can climb, sprint, and sustain power, making them versatile across multiple race types. While they may not dominate a single discipline, their adaptability and consistency make them a strong contender in stage races and unpredictable courses.

Best Pro Races for All-Rounders – Where Versatility Wins

  • Stage Races (Tour de France, Vuelta a España, Giro d’Italia) – Where versatility is key.
  • Strade Bianche – A mix of climbing, rolling terrain, and endurance.
  • Hilly One-Day Races – Rewarding riders who can handle varied efforts.

A true all-rounder or a specialist in disguise? Your power data has the answer. Find out now →

Unlock Your Full Potential with Power Rankings

Your power data is more than just numbers—it’s the key to racing smarter, ranking higher, and targeting the right events. Learn more about Power Ranking and Rider Phenotypes here.

Discover where you excel and where you can improve, align your race strategy with your true strengths and track your progress as your phenotype evolves.

Power Rankings are live—ready to take your racing to the next level?

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