Originally Posted by
Raigoki
Sorry, i'm quite new in reading these data. I just noticed it in my strava about this average power (See pic above). then researched about the average power a recreational cyclist can produce/maintain in an hour or 2. so i can compare. Turns out, the average was 200...
I'll try to research about FTP. (but i don't have a power meter, only my suunto watch). I just rely on my movescount to strava connection for these power readings.
I wouldn't bother trying to draw any conclusions by looking at Strava estimated power over the course of a ride. It is not very accurate and will change depending on wind and your riding position, type of bike etc.
If you don't have a powermeter and want to estimate your power, your best bet is to time yourself on hills of varying lengths. For example, find a hill that takes 3-5 min to climb and time yourself going all out on the hill. Using your weight (total including the bike) and an on line power calculator you can get a reasonable estimate of your power over that time period. The steeper the hill the better, as wind will play a smaller role in the results.