Did tabata on the fan bike
04-25-23, 04:51 AM
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Did tabata on the fan bike
Last interval I went
at Max for 20 seconds
400 watts
26 mph
Can't imagine sustaining that on any level
at Max for 20 seconds
400 watts
26 mph
Can't imagine sustaining that on any level
04-30-23, 07:10 PM
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In the TT I was in last year there was a guy in his late 20s who's average speed for the 20 kilometers was 29.8mph, ten mph faster than my average. Imagine that.
05-01-23, 04:02 AM
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An average pro cyclist can sustain 400W for an hour or more. As a very average club level rider!racer training consistently, I can manage about 5 mins at that power. It puts things into perspective.
05-01-23, 09:20 AM
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Assuming a good time trial bike with a good rider position, and a flat course with no wind, that would require ~350 watts. About what a solid cat 2 amateur can do.
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I feel safe with your 20 second power being that low.
But good for you if you are improving.
But good for you if you are improving.
