Originally Posted by
*****3nin.vend3t
I thought it would. Not worrying about anything, including power meters, programs etc but just smashing the pedals as hard as hell on every ride, year in year out.
I don't believe that's how he trained, and even if it was that doesn't work for most people. Power meters are not necessary by any means but they are a useful tool to quantify training and facilitate communication between athlete and coach.