Originally Posted by
AdelaaR
Damn that IS a lot!
I just calculated this aswell and I arrive at 354 watts when I calculate for 23mm tyres but I arrive at 390 watts when I calculate for 35mm tyres.
The real number is probably somewhere in between.
I must say I am baffled by these numbers myself ... but it was only 17 minutes after all.
Guys like this can pump an average of 630 watts for an hour:
http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/74...ur-record.aspx
He missed the "tour of flanders" and "paris roubaix" but let's hope he beats the hour record asap
Cancellara is from another planet but even he can only manage about 400 watts over a one hour period in neutral conditions. For shorter times he can be much higher but not for an hour. There is way more to it than just aerobic or anaerobic ability. Lactic acid thresholds and hematocrit levels play a big part. Muscle composition is also an important factor. And how well you can hide your doping regimen is crucial to some. I don't believe FC is one of those. He prefers to rely on electric motors. At least he is so strong that some have accused him of that if you can believe it.