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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · May 18

Vollering’s effort on Mendizorrotz was exceptional: 6.4 ᵉW/kg for 10:18, the most impressive sea-level climbing performance recorded so far
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Historic Climbing Performance By Vollering | Itzulia Women Stage 3 2025 - Lanterne Rouge

Demi Vollering dominated the queen stage of Itzulia Women 2025 with a solo masterpiece, dropping everyone on the…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · May 16

After a hard stage and a long tempo, Ayuso lit it up: 6.74 ᵉW/kg for 7:43 on the steepest part of the climb. The first 18 minutes, on 4–5% slopes, were done at ~5.8 ᵉW/kg with heavy drafting influence.
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UAE’s Young Guns Strike Roglič on first Summit Finish | Giro d'Italia Stage 7 2025 - Lanterne Rouge

The first summit finish of the 2025 Giro came on the climb to Marsia, where UAE seized control…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Apr 19

Clément Berthet produced 6.56 ᵉW/kg for 11:28 minutes, with Martin drafting slightly more and doing 6.50 ᵉW/kg lanternerouge.com/2025/04/19/g...

Guillaume Martin Goes Back-to-Back with Mont Poupet Victory | Tour du Jura Cycliste 2025 - Lanterne Rouge

Guillaume Martin doubled up with another strong ride on Mont Poupet, outclimbing Clément Berthet in the final kilometre…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Apr 18

Guillaume Martin won his first race in three years with a performance of 7.06 ᵉW/kg for 10:51 min lanternerouge.com/2025/04/18/g...

Guillaume Martin Triumphs on Montfaucon | Classic Grand Besançon Doubs 2025 - Lanterne Rouge

The 2025 Classic Grand Besançon Doubs saw Groupama FDJ’s Guillaume Martin attack early on Montfaucon to take his…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Apr 12

Ben Healy was in the breakaway and was by far the strongest rider, dropping Dani Martínez on Arrate and delivering the performance of the day, pushing 6.94 ᵉW/kg for 12:09 min lanternerouge.com/2025/04/12/u...

UAE Stops Healy’s Strong Ride | Itzulia Basque Country 2025 Stage 6 - Lanterne Rouge

Ben Healy put in a heroic effort from the breakaway on the final stage of Itzulia, but it…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Apr 10

Almeida produced 6.93 ᵉW/kg for 12:25 minutes on Izua
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Almeida Dominates On Alternate Arrate | Itzulia Basque Country 2025 Stage 4 - Lanterne Rouge

João Almeida blew the race apart on the brutal slopes of Izua – Arrate, dropping all his rivals…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Apr 2

Lightweight climber Petra Stiasny dominated the event with a performance of 4.55 ᵉW/kg over 32:51 minutes, clinching her first professional victory. Given her weight of approximately 42 kilograms, the actual w/kg needed was closer to 5 w/kg. lanternerouge.com/2025/04/02/t...

Tough Mountain Time Trial in El Salvador | Grand Prix Boquerón - Lanterne Rouge

In El Salvador, amidst the European classics race season, Petra Stiasny shone in a challenging mountain time-trial. Dominating…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Mar 27

With hard pacing by UAE, Ayuso and Roglič averaged 6.80 ᵉW/kg for 19:11 minutes. To show how high the level is, Burgos rider Mario Aparicio averaged 6.45 ᵉW/kg after a tough and long stage, finishing 23rd ahead of Ben O’Connor, Sepp Kuss, and Carapaz.
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Ayuso Attacks, Roglič Fights Back | Volta a Catalunya 2025 Stage 4 - Lanterne Rouge

On Stage 4 of the 2025 Volta a Catalunya, Juan Ayuso launched an attack with UAE’s intense pacing,…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Mar 27

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Mar 26

Soler was pulling hardest on La Molina, holding 5.93 ᵉW/kg for 21:09 minutes at altitude. At sea level, this would equate to 6.26 ᵉW/kg. The peloton averaged 5.78 ᵉW/kg after 4,404 kilojoules over 5:23 hours. lanternerouge.com/2025/03/26/r...

Roglič Gifts Ayuso Victory | Volta a Catalunya 2025 Stage 3 - Lanterne Rouge

Stage 3 of the 2025 Volta a Catalunya featured a challenging mountain finish at La Molina, where climbers…

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📩 Cycling Report @cyclingreport.bsky.social · Mar 21

#MSR25 preview:

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3 ways to win Milano-Sanremo

Three former winners of the race, Chiapucci, Fondriest, and Pozzato, along with eight international journalists analyse the first Monument of the year and Pogačar's chances.

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Mar 20

Del Toro secured the victory with a powerful finishing kick, setting a new Superga record. The UAE Emirates supertalent completed the climb in 13:17 min at 7.21 ᵉW/kg. 55 seconds faster than Pogačar in 2021 Milano-Torino
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Del Toro Shatters Superga Climbing Record | Milano-Torino 2025 - Lanterne Rouge

The 2025 edition of Milano-Torino featured an outstanding performance from Johannessen and Ben Tulett, a record-breaking climb from…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Mar 16

The 22-year-old American climbed Col des Quatre Chemins (3.82 km, 8.4%) in 10:13 minutes with 6.86 ᵉW/Kg, increasing his lead over Jorgenson, who was chasing behind at 6.73 ᵉW/Kg for 10:21 minutes.
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Special Performance From Magnus Sheffield | Paris-Nice 2025 Stage 8 - Lanterne Rouge

Magnus Sheffield delivered a stunning performance on the final stage of Paris-Nice, attacking early from the GC group…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Mar 15

Juan Ayuso pushed 6.79 ᵉW/Kg for 19:45 minutes after a long and hard stage. Given the conditions, this was his best performance to date. Assuming Ganna's weight remained 86 kg before the climb, this equates to 6.06 real W/kg or a little over 520 watts
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Ayuso Shines on Frontignano, Ganna Fights for GC | Tirreno-Adriatico 2025 Stage 6 - Lanterne Rouge

Ayuso claimed victory on Stage 6 of Tirreno-Adriatico, delivering a dominant climbing performance. Meanwhile, Filippo Ganna showed impressive…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Mar 14

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Zwift Academy, Crank Length, VO2 Max & Fueling: Sports Scientist & Pro Rider Anton Schiffer

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Mar 12

Almeida won on La Loge des Gardes with an estimated 6.57 ᵉW/Kg for 16:41 minutes. Vingegaard, who spent the most time in the wind, produced 6.59 ᵉW/Kg.
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Almeida Catches Vingegaard in Wet and Cold Battle | Paris-Nice 2025 Stage 4 - Lanterne Rouge

Mads Pedersen thrived in the wet and cold conditions, driving a relentless pace that shattered the peloton on…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Mar 3

Juan Ayuso climbed Col de la Grande Limite in 8:23 minutes, pushing 7.53 ᵉW/kg. He won Faun Drôme Classic with a 40km solo
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Juan Ayuso Monster Solo | Faun Drôme Classic 2025 - Lanterne Rouge

Juan Ayuso attacked on the longest climb of the day, Col de la Grande Limite, and proved untouchable,…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Mar 1

Fortunato climbed Saint Romain de Lerps in 18:16 minutes, pushing 6.50 ᵉW/kg. Before that climbers warmed up on a short hill with 7.50 ᵉW/kg for 4:30 minutes lanternerouge.com/2025/03/01/g...

Grégoire Wins After Leading Group Takes Wrong Turn | Faun-Ardèche Classic 2025 - Lanterne Rouge

Lorenzo Fortunato attacked solo and was the fastest on the Saint Romain de Lerps climb, but he was…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Feb 23

Tadej Pogačar soloed to victory into a headwind on Jebel Hafeet, pushing 6.71 ᵉW/Kg for 26:53 min. In the 2021 edition Pogačar to win the stage needed to do 6.36 ᵉW/Kg

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Pogačar Dominates in Desert Crosswinds | UAE Tour 2025 Stage 7 - Lanterne Rouge

The 2025 UAE Tour finale was shaped by echelons, with Tadej Pogačar dominating Jebel Hafeet to win the…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Feb 14

Vollering delivered an outstanding effort for her season opener, producing 6.03 ᵉW/kg for 10 minutes and 43 seconds. Already at the level she showed in last year’s La Vuelta, Burgos, and Itzulia. She shattered Van Vleuten’s 2021 record by over 40 seconds lanternerouge.com/2025/02/14/v...

Vollering Dominates Season Opener With Record-Breaking Performance | Setmana Valenciana 2025 Stage 1 - Lanterne Rouge

Demi Vollering made a strong season debut for FDJ-SUEZ at Setmana Ciclista Valenciana, dropping Anna van der Breggen,…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Feb 12

Adam Yates was six seconds slower than his 2024 time, with an estimated 6.72 ᵉW/kg. lanternerouge.com/2025/02/12/p...

Paret-Peintre Flies Up Green Mountain | Tour of Oman 2025 Stage 5 - Lanterne Rouge

David Gaudu started the final stage of the 2025 Tour of Oman in the race lead but could…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Feb 10

The ᵉW/Kg on this climb was not high, as it was irregular and impossible to maintain steady power. With a huge tailwind, Gaudu averaged 6.77 ᵉW/Kg for 11:33 minutes to beat Yates, setting a time 19 seconds faster than Jorgenson’s in the 2023 edition. lanternerouge.com/2025/02/10/g...

Gaudu Defeats Yates on Steep Ramps | Tour of Oman 2025 Stage 3 - Lanterne Rouge

Despite UAE Team Emirates bringing a superteam to the Tour of Oman and Adam Yates leading them, David…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Feb 8

Longo Borghini climbed Jebel Hafeet in 33:19 minutes with an estimated 5.00 ᵉW/Kg. Race leader Lorena Wiebes did her best on Hafeet but lost more than four minutes, averaging 4.38 ᵉW/Kg
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Unstoppable UAE Team ADQ Rules Their Home Race | UAE Tour Women 2025 Stage 3 - Lanterne Rouge

Italian champion Elisa Longo Borghini dominated Stage 3 of the UAE Tour Women 2025 with a strong attack…

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Feb 5

It definitely wasn't 500w

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Cycling Graphs @cyclinggraphs.bsky.social · Feb 1

Pidcock produced an impressive 6.84 ᵉW/Kg for 10 minutes and 30 seconds, setting a new record for this exact segment on Skyviews of Harrat Uwayrid lanternerouge.com/2025/02/01/p...

Pidcock Dominates Queen Stage with a New Record | AlUla Tour 2025 Stage 4 - Lanterne Rouge

After his victory on Stage 2, Tom Pidcock continued his dominance in Saudi Arabia with a devastating attack…

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