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02-14-14, 06:43 PM
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True, you can sort of gauge improvement. The advantage of a climb like Diablo is that the speed is low, and there's a number of switchbacks so there's minimal impact from wind. You don't need to consider any aerodynamics, which is far from the case on most flat rides.
The other thing about Diablo is that since there's minimal aerodynamics you can get an good absolute measure of average power, not just relative improvement. The downside is that unless you're very strong, its going to take over an hour which is longer than a typical FTP test.
The other thing about Diablo is that since there's minimal aerodynamics you can get an good absolute measure of average power, not just relative improvement. The downside is that unless you're very strong, its going to take over an hour which is longer than a typical FTP test.
02-14-14, 06:50 PM
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Don't wait until the summer to do Diablo. It gets pretty hot during the summer so go now. (Maybe not this weekend, though.)
Ride to the top and note the time. That's your benchmark. Then start trying to knock a minute off every time up. If you can do it in an hour, you can win a t-shirt.
Ride to the top and note the time. That's your benchmark. Then start trying to knock a minute off every time up. If you can do it in an hour, you can win a t-shirt.
And, according to this https://bikecalculator.com/veloUS.html , OP will have to average 305 watts for an hour (figuring he's ~165lb w/ a 20lb bike using clinchers while riding on the hoods).
That better be a nice t-shirt.
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