Originally Posted by NoRacer
Cyclist A - relative VO2Max is 70, but LT is 50% of VO2Max
Cyclist B - relative VO2Max is 55, but LT is 85% of VO2Max
Both cyclists are the same weight and have the same efficiency.
50% of 70 = an LT of 35% of VO2Max
85% of 55 = an LT of ~47% of VO2Max
In other words, you are describing a case with 2 riders: Rider (1) has a bigger engine. Rider (2) has a smaller engine but has a more efficient utilization of power.
True or false? More conceptual illustrations would help me understand.