Originally Posted by
ChrisRob01
Hi Guys,
Im about a year in to track cycling, previously raced bmx.
Im mid 40’s having fun, losing weight and getting better.
Im hitting about 1600 watts of peak power at 90kg
What in your experience is a realistic max watt goal?
I know the most watts don’t always win
But just interested at my age if there is still scope to get near 2000?
Thanks
Chris
Thanks all
Really appreciate the guidance and feedback and all that messages
loving this journey, got a long way to go, but getting fitter, lighter and in a better aero position.
Ive noticed dropping body weight has helped a lot, lost a little on the squat but feeler quicker overall
One difference from being a bmx racer is the amount of pedalling and being constant!
it’s hard work but great at the same time and pleased i can hit 210rpm on the watt bike which is better than when i was in my 20’s
Still playing with the gearings, i do naturally feel better at a higher rpm on a smaller gearing (perhaps it’s bmx influence) and now i’m fitter i feel i can maintain it better
I probably will need to get used to a bigger gearing in time
Thanks
Chris