Originally Posted by
*****3nin.vend3t
You have too state your reasons, so I can object, or it shows lack of knowledge.
actually, you are the person showing a lack of knowledge here.
Since you train with power, let's see some power profiles data from you.
My HR data is flat-out amazing, but I don't have the massive wattage to back it up... so even though my heart can take large loads, I am showing up to a gun fight with a paring knife.
So far, several of the people who have posted in this thread are known around here for their race results and their wattage capabilities. As a matter of fact, you could look them up yourself if you'd like a base of reference.
Riding without a number pinned on and without a finish-line-camera means nothing, even if it was with strong cyclists... in all likelihood, a group ride probably has about a 30% in common with a race and 70% NOT in common with a race.
also regarding your "lack of knowledge" comment, several VERY strong cyclists have already posted in this thread, including forum members who do actually get contracts in the mail....
so -
wattage is the language of the land -
put up or shut up.