Butterbean Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Being a fatty, I end up isolated a lot. Then, you ride according to your FTP. Zone 4 and top of zone 3 is the sweet spot where you should be able to push for ages. Otherwise, in a bunch just look at the wheel ahead, not your power number. You should be okay.
Donovan Le Cok Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 So, whay % of your FTP to do you aim to race at? Still figuring this one out properly... With the power of the internet and some black magic, I worked out that my FTP was 296. But my normalized power at the end of a 2:30 race was 303w. So I am not sure if I have worked it out properly.
Donovan Le Cok Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 https://www.sciencetosport.com/the-benefits-of-racing-with-a-powermeter.aspx A good article on racing with a power meter.
V12man Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Still figuring this one out properly... With the power of the internet and some black magic, I worked out that my FTP was 296. But my normalized power at the end of a 2:30 race was 303w. So I am not sure if I have worked it out properly. Pretty close - might be a bit low at 296 - maybe 10% low - close enough anyway. MTB race power measurements vary a LOT - best to do a flat out 20m TT or use a trainer to determine this - a slight uphill seems to work best for doing it on the road - gravel roads deliver different numbers, so tar works most consistently.
Donovan Le Cok Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Pretty close - might be a bit low at 296 - maybe 10% low - close enough anyway. MTB race power measurements vary a LOT - best to do a flat out 20m TT or use a trainer to determine this - a slight uphill seems to work best for doing it on the road - gravel roads deliver different numbers, so tar works most consistently. Thanks a lot, I will give that a go. I had worked out FTP from my recent PPO test results.
CleatsnCleavage Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Ride this way... http://chrisfroomelookingatstems.tumblr.com/
CleatsnCleavage Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Ride this way... http://chrisfroomelookingatstems.tumblr.com/
W@nna-BE Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 dont watch the power, ride on how you feel on the day.......
Speeltyd Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Sorry, should have specified. My power meter is on my MTB. No "deciding" your pace in a road race.On a MTB Race there simply is NO time to look at the power meter - especialy in single track and technical areas. PM is for training and post-race analysis only - and for that it is worth its weight in gold!
nonky Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Still figuring this one out properly... With the power of the internet and some black magic, I worked out that my FTP was 296. But my normalized power at the end of a 2:30 race was 303w. So I am not sure if I have worked it out properly. 2:30 at 300W =
Patchelicious Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 So, whay % of your FTP to do you aim to race at?This is irrelavant. The guys winning our local races are winning them with average power outputs of 210W-220W... This is lower than my last race average yet their FTP is so much higher.This is because of shared work loads, percentage of responsibility, chasing breaks, not chasing breaks etc. Racing with a power meter is only relevant if you need to pace yourself up a big climb. Or on a MTB where it is effectively a solo ride. Or is you want to go on a solo break away and need to know how to pace yourself. Otherwise it is about the pace of the group. Honestly, dont worry about power during races, focus on the wheels in front of you and the bunch movements. Use the power data retrospectively to adjust your training.
Patchelicious Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks a lot, I will give that a go. I had worked out FTP from my recent PPO test results.What is you PPO and out of interest what PPO test did you do?
Patchelicious Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Unless you are Chris Froome and climbing a 15km 8% gradient alpine mountain or doing a time trial, you don't need a power-meter for racing.This x a lot!
jcza Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 This is irrelavant. The guys winning our local races are winning them with average power outputs of 210W-220W... This is lower than my last race average yet their FTP is so much higher.This is because of shared work loads, percentage of responsibility, chasing breaks, not chasing breaks etc. Racing with a power meter is only relevant if you need to pace yourself up a big climb. Or on a MTB where it is effectively a solo ride. Or is you want to go on a solo break away and need to know how to pace yourself. Otherwise it is about the pace of the group. Honestly, dont worry about power during races, focus on the wheels in front of you and the bunch movements. Use the power data retrospectively to adjust your training. This Roadrace - don't lose the wheel!!
Wez-O Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Where a powermeter will come in handy is following a solo victory after a breakaway with 80km to go. Those power stats should be loaded onto all and any form of social media
BMCfan Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Ride this way... http://chrisfroomelookingatstems.tumblr.com/ I've been living under a rock!First time i've seen this. And i'm on the floor laughing my ass off Looking at stem in front of girl in bikini - CLASSIC!
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