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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

02-09-21, 09:50 PM

Replies: 16

Normalized Power

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Posted By dsmyth12

Normalized Power

What is actually a better measure of your power, normalised or average? For example, my best 20 minute power done during a ride out on the road is 303 watts but the normalised power for that segment...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-26-21, 03:00 AM

Replies: 108

Starting Point for FTP

Views: 10,188

Posted By dsmyth12

Cheers for the reply. Just out of curiosity, who...

Cheers for the reply. Just out of curiosity, who is the ex-pro rider?

Forum: Road Cycling

01-22-21, 06:15 PM

Replies: 108

Starting Point for FTP

Views: 10,188

Posted By dsmyth12

I have done a few group rides the past few weeks...

I have done a few group rides the past few weeks as well. The last couple I did with B graders (in Australia) averaging 30-32 km/h over 2-2.5 hours. Managed to stick with them reasonably well until...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-22-21, 06:06 PM

Replies: 108

Starting Point for FTP

Views: 10,188

Posted By dsmyth12

I've got the Garmin Edge 530 but am reluctant to...

I've got the Garmin Edge 530 but am reluctant to trust the VO2max number though I have seen a few things that reveal it is actually quite accurate.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-20-21, 04:19 PM

Replies: 108

Starting Point for FTP

Views: 10,188

Posted By dsmyth12

I did it with my road bike on a flat section of...

I did it with my road bike on a flat section of road (I also have the Assioma Pedals, which I made sure to calibrate before I did the test).

Forum: Road Cycling

01-19-21, 05:05 PM

Replies: 108

Starting Point for FTP

Views: 10,188

Posted By dsmyth12

Starting Point for FTP

New cyclist here. 19 years old. I got my first road bike about three weeks ago and have clocked up around 800km so far. I did an FTP test yesterday. It has my current FTP at 257 watts or 3.21 w/kg...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-05-21, 04:36 PM

Replies: 12

Untrained FTP

Views: 5,642

Posted By dsmyth12

I actually do have a power meter, which is why I...

I actually do have a power meter, which is why I asked the question. Just trying to see where I'm at. Thanks for your responses on this thread and the other one I started, they've been pretty helpful.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-03-21, 06:33 PM

Replies: 12

Untrained FTP

Views: 5,642

Posted By dsmyth12

Untrained FTP

What would generally be considered a high FTP (w/kg) for someone who is untrained with no previous riding experience? I'm currently at 80kg.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-03-21, 05:17 PM

Replies: 25

Coach and Training for a New Cyclist

Views: 2,406

Posted By dsmyth12

Cheers for the replies! It's always good to see...

Cheers for the replies! It's always good to see what other people think. I didn't have any previous riding experience before but I am really enjoying it so far. I guess I'll see how I go over the...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-01-21, 02:42 AM

Replies: 25

Coach and Training for a New Cyclist

Views: 2,406

Posted By dsmyth12

Coach and Training for a New Cyclist

I am relatively new to cycling (have been riding for about a month). I wanted to get into training right away so I got into contact with a few coaches and found one I'd like to work with. He's a...

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