Originally Posted by
SimonSan
YOU guys seriously think that without a "power meter" you will never become a world champion or gold medalist? Hard work and determination will get you a spot on the national team. I raced as a kid when LeMonde and Indurain were in battle, I used HM as a benefit for sure but I learned from a great coach how to pedal efficiently and how to use tactics in a race so the PM for me is a toy, ask any pro! what a PM tells me is stuff I can already feel.
I don't expect to win a gold medal or world championship. My goals are a little more modest: Cat 3 podium; help my teammate win the M3/4 omnium at Red Kite; maybe another Mt. Diablo 1-hour t-shirt. I use a power meter because I have a full-time job and family so I have a limited amount of time to train. 12 hours is a big week for me. A power meter is a tool that helps me maximize my limited training time. It also keeps me honest on recovery days and gives me a reliable kcal estimate for weight control purposes.