This fall I switched from the KK power curve on trainerroad to a Power Tap on trainer road. My Power dropped 25 watts after getting the power tap. That was the bad news. the good news was that by using trainerroad my power increased quickly. I am now seeing gains coming slower. I was fit and had a good base when I started, but had never done proper training. I just pedaled.

My question is there seems to be a disconnect between Coggan's table for Cat 5 racing and what people are experiencing. My FTP/KG is 3.2. I am considering trying to race, but want to be at least in the ballpark fitness wise with the other racers. This would enable me to actually gain useful experience ie... if I am getting dropped like a FRED then I will not be able to learn.