Soldato
I'm dubious about the this Beet-It stuff but have still ordered some. A fool and his money...
Power/Weight Thread
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Did an 'unofficial' ftp test today. I would prefer to do it on the turbo as it's more consistent and better for tracking progress more accurately even if it's a little lower than what I could do on the road. Far too hot today to be inside on the turbo so I did a 20min block on the road.
*Username -touch
Age -27
*Height - 6ft
*Weight - 84KG
W/KG - 3.58
Coggan Rating - Dropped in the neutralized zone
*FTP (60min) - 301 (calculated from 20min avg)
CP (20min) -317
5min - 337
1min - 449
5sec - 658
Gear - Powertap
Info - Strava link: https://www.strava.com/activities/336382773
*Username -touch
Age -27
*Height - 6ft
*Weight - 84KG
W/KG - 3.58
Coggan Rating - Dropped in the neutralized zone
*FTP (60min) - 301 (calculated from 20min avg)
CP (20min) -317
5min - 337
1min - 449
5sec - 658
Gear - Powertap
Info - Strava link: https://www.strava.com/activities/336382773
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Nice one, will add you to the list
I love your Coggan rating, and also your heart rate data from that ride
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Surely your 5s power is higher than that?! Nice FTP though, hot day for it too
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Probably. I paced myself for a 20 min effort so it wont be a good indication of my real 5s max.
Atually, just checked it, the 5sec max for that ride wasnt during the 20min test, it was on a short climb with about 40mins recovery after the test. I think I could do better than that if I tried but it'll do as a guide for now.
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I only mentioned it becuase I can do the same 5s but miles away on FTP 
May try a cheeky 12 minute test on a flat section on toadys commute but it may just be far too hot for that lark
May try a cheeky 12 minute test on a flat section on toadys commute but it may just be far too hot for that lark
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Only had a quick play tonight but 6s power was 1171w. 80kg though.
We're having a competition on Monday to see how far a team of 4 can ride given 15 mins each. I'll see what my average is for those 15 mins then probably do a ftp test on Thursday.
We're having a competition on Monday to see how far a team of 4 can ride given 15 mins each. I'll see what my average is for those 15 mins then probably do a ftp test on Thursday.
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Embarrassing FTP test - didn't want to post it but the only way is up! I know that last time I was training on the bike I started around 150 and got to 250 (using an estimated power) so +100w from here would do nicely!
*Username -GSVBagpuss
Age - 33
*Height - 5ft 8in
*Weight -75KG
W/KG - 2.51
Coggan Rating - Mid Cat 5
*FTP (60min) - 188 (calculated from 20min avg)
CP (20min) - 198
5min - 256
1min - 360
5sec - 857
Gear: Stages, FTP tested during Sufferfest Rubber Glove on a turbo
*Username -GSVBagpuss
Age - 33
*Height - 5ft 8in
*Weight -75KG
W/KG - 2.51
Coggan Rating - Mid Cat 5
*FTP (60min) - 188 (calculated from 20min avg)
CP (20min) - 198
5min - 256
1min - 360
5sec - 857
Gear: Stages, FTP tested during Sufferfest Rubber Glove on a turbo
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Added you to the list man. One of the main reasons for this thread was so people could post their stats and as they progress and improve they could update them and everyone can see that progression. So don't feel embarassed what so ever, use this as your base andnext time you do a test and see an improvement you'll feel great about it and getting to update your profile
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Ok, going to add mine in properly with "race" data:
Username - Shamrock
Age - 27
Height - 5ft 4.5in (I usually round up)
Weight - 59KG
W/KG - 3.64W/KG
Coggan Rating - Where do I find this?
*FTP (60min) - 214W (calculated from 20min avg)
CP (20min) - 226W
5min - 248W
1min - 330W
5sec - 778W
Gear: Stages, FTP tested during RP TT
Username - Shamrock
Age - 27
Height - 5ft 4.5in (I usually round up
)Weight - 59KG
W/KG - 3.64W/KG
Coggan Rating - Where do I find this?
*FTP (60min) - 214W (calculated from 20min avg)
CP (20min) - 226W
5min - 248W
1min - 330W
5sec - 778W
Gear: Stages, FTP tested during RP TT
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Added you to the list man. One of the main reasons for this thread was so people could post their stats and as they progress and improve they could update them and everyone can see that progression. So don't feel embarassed what so ever, use this as your base andnext time you do a test and see an improvement you'll feel great about it and getting to update your profile
Indeed so - I'm all about tracking progress. Did AVDP tonight and blew up on the third of five 4 min intervals. I haven't eaten dinner either occasion which may not have helped
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Quoting your own post ftl. Managed 11092 meters in 15 mins, average power of 330w.
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I misread that initially. 11092W
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Ha so much power I broke the Wattbike.
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Update from another 20min max picked out of a road ride:
W/KG - 3.73
*FTP (60min) - 313 (calculated from 20min avg)
CP (20min) -330
Info - Strava link: https://www.strava.com/activities/341785940
W/KG - 3.73
*FTP (60min) - 313 (calculated from 20min avg)
CP (20min) -330
Info - Strava link: https://www.strava.com/activities/341785940
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Looking good! Jealous of all the 300W+ FTPs!
I'll finally get a retest in next week, got a 25 on Saturday that would be ideal for measuring FTP but want to use deep rims so no Powertap.
Looking good! Jealous of all the 300W+ FTPs!
I'll finally get a retest in next week, got a 25 on Saturday that would be ideal for measuring FTP but want to use deep rims so no Powertap.
Soldato
I went for a 3-lap challenge this morning at RP. Aimed to beat my PB set a year ago but ended up being 2s short of it which I definitely blame on cars blocking me on the final lap on the fastest descent!
I averaged 214W for the segment which took 54m48s. Funnily enough, 214W is my estimated FTP so the 95% of 20min effort thing was fairly accurate!
I averaged 214W for the segment which took 54m48s. Funnily enough, 214W is my estimated FTP so the 95% of 20min effort thing was fairly accurate!
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DanF, you should go to Richmond Park at 6am for power testing, it's great for that.
Finally beat my 3-lap challenge PB set in July 2014! Super chuffed, although also slightly depressing it's taken this long to get to where I was a year ago?!
Nothing spectacular about the average power, it was less than my FTP, but I beat my time by 21s. Didn't have a skinsuit, shoe covers and sperm helmet on either but I've been tweaking my position on the TT bike for more aero-ness.
Average of 207W for 54:25
https://www.strava.com/activities/351375350/segments/8359154225
Finally beat my 3-lap challenge PB set in July 2014! Super chuffed, although also slightly depressing it's taken this long to get to where I was a year ago?!
Nothing spectacular about the average power, it was less than my FTP, but I beat my time by 21s. Didn't have a skinsuit, shoe covers and sperm helmet on either but I've been tweaking my position on the TT bike for more aero-ness.
Average of 207W for 54:25
https://www.strava.com/activities/351375350/segments/8359154225
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Does anyone else struggle with the mental side of putting power down on the flats? On a climb, I can happily push hard on the pedals and work it but on the flat I loaf along. I think it's mental as I was quite happy with 18mph (on the flat) but having a PM makes me realise I'm only doing 100w to get to 18mph. I probably just need to find some longer segments on the flat and push it to train myself to do so but does anyone find the same?