Originally Posted by
Dalai
As long as you have basic knowledge of training periodisation, training zones and testing methodologies (or just pay a coach) you can easily benefit from having a PM.
I agree. I think Carleton is describing how to optimize PM use, but one can still get benefits well short of full-on optimization - one can have a PM on a single bike, doing some basic testing to know their zones and values on their CP curve, and the targeting specific wattages for specific time periods.