Good Watts for Beginner Biker?
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Good Watts for Beginner Biker?
Just started riding this winter and have no clue what I'm doing. Did a 20 minute watt test and averaged 335 watts. Is this good? Just getting into cycling to get back into shape and lose some weight.
I'm 6'4'' 225 if it helps.
I'm 6'4'' 225 if it helps.
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3.27 w/kg = not too shabby, particularly for someone who's just started riding.
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yeah, I figured it comes down to a power to weight ratio. Thanks for the input. I'd like to start working my weight down to 210 over the next couple months. I'm a former rower that just packed on the pounds once my career was over, so I'm hoping biking can help get me close to where I was.
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sure, it was about two weeks ago. 5:15 am after biking indoors for 2 months. it was 2 x 20 minutes with 10 minutes rest in between. I don't remember the exact numbers from each 20 minute piece, but it ended up averaging out to 335. There was some drop off on the second one. I was gassed afterwards.
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The normal protocol is to do a hard 5 min effort, then a 5 min rest, then the 20 min test. FTP is .95 of the 20 min value.
The reason for the 5 min inteval is to use up anaerobic capacity. That way the 20 min test is all aerobic.
The reason for the 5 min inteval is to use up anaerobic capacity. That way the 20 min test is all aerobic.
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What device are you using?
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It's an indoor computrainer with software hooked up to some televisions. I'm not sure, but I want to say it's by cyclops. I go to a training facility where they have all of this set up and maintained by some trainers there. It's kind of nice being so naive about a lot of this stuff, less thinking!
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Thanks for the input guys. Just going to keep plugging along. Just bought a road bike to use in a few months. Hoping to lose this belly!
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Since you've already gotten a taste for power training, I'd recommend getting a PM. I love my Quarq, but there are deals to be had on powertap wheels, especially now that the Look power pedals are coming out.
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Love my Quarq too..
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