FTP Power Values

[Willehond]

Hmmmm, Polar power meter... I had big distortions on my 725 powermeter when I got into the smaller cogs at the back.  Somehow it just increased the readings for no reason!  Make sure your chain is clean and freshly lubed.  Mine was more accurate when clean (no idea why!)

 

Also, you need either a steady climb or a flat one with no downhills or areas to coast.  Shouldn't make a difference whether it's a hill or a flat road.  Just keep the power up, which of course is easier on a hill...

[Marius]

Ag Willehond, we once road next to easy other and the difference in power you got from the Polar and what i got on the PT was almost identical. I'm with you, do it on a Hill, a lot easier.

 

That said, I have not done one of those STUPID 20min Intervals in almost a year, it was a complete waste of my time I'd rather do Power Climbs and Tempo Rides. I get enough 20-40mins L4's in when racing.

 

[Willehond]

I agree Marius, the 20 minute interval is good as a reference point, not training itself.  If you focus on it too much, all you do is you get good at doing 20 minute sessions!!!

[Bike Mob]

I rode up Ou Kaapze Weg... I wasnt warm enough, and was dark so i couldnt see the power to guage my effort... all wrong.

 

It's not so easy finding a 20 min hill climb that would use the middle rings at the back 16/17T.

 

I'm going to use an IDT to do the next one and see what happens.

 

[Marius]

I train in the Dark 5/7 days a week, get a light / helmet mounted so you can see what's what on the PT CPU. Gearing is not important , pick one you can turn easiest at for FTP value. Ou KAAPZE long side should be plenty long.

 

I find my FTP and all other value's are down 10% on the IDT.

 

[Bike Mob]

Maybe I will climb it from the other side on Saturday morning, I had to ride up the steep side but start my effort at the westlake traffic light, then i got to the top and I was still 4 mins short - had to duck into the Silvermine reserve to find more hill!!

[JasonW]

 

I get enough 20-40mins L4's in when racing.

 

Which is why you need to train them as well!

[bruce]

You might want to consider doing 2/3 shorter duration tests, and using the Monod & Scherrer Critical Power method.

 

See http://www.twowheelblogs.com/training-with-power/critical-power-testing

 

and

 

www.velo-fit.com/articles/monod.xls

 

 

bruce2009-07-08 03:33:37

[Marius]

Boooo!!! Nope, I'm not doing those, I don't like doing it, it's stupid and makes my legs sore!! ps, nice result at the WP XC Nationals, glad to see you riding again.

[JasonW]

 

Boooo!!! Nope' date=' I'm not doing those, I don't like doing it, it's stupid and makes my legs sore!! ps, nice result at the WP XC Nationals, glad to see you riding again.

[/quote']

Thanks! Just back from 6 weeks riding trails in France, so pretty fit, but slooow (as my Knysna esult proved!!)

see you at the next Provincial? Its on the 19th.

[Marius]

O really, here i thought you were going to come back unfit, ... damn! 19th July??- and were will it be held? - I'm going to have to ride in the SV-A bunch :-(

[Guest colonel]

What category are the Elite riders in the league about?

 

 

 

 

When you finish upfront in the front group in Elite then you are at the same power level or there about. If you finish upfront in SV then the same applies.

[JasonW]

 

O really' date=' here i thought you were going to come back unfit, ... damn! 19th July??- and were will it be held? - I'm going to have to ride in the SV-A bunch :-(

[/quote']

 

Not sure, Heldeberg Cycles are supposed to be organising it. I'll post something when I know

[Bike Mob]

I dont know if anyone actually likes doing the tests 

 

Now I have to repeat mine....

 

[Bike Mob]

 

What category are the Elite riders in the league about?

 

 

 

 

When you finish upfront in the front group in Elite then you are at the same power level or there about. If you finish upfront in SV then the same applies.

 

Damn is that how this power meter works...

 

Now if only there was a way to know the same thing but during training?

 

Are there Elite/SV group training rides?

 

[fandacious]

Are there Elite/SV group training rides?

 

 

no, but i'm sure there are "doping parties"...