Originally Posted by adxm
That's a handy formula. Basically I was primarily interested in that efficiency component, and how much that actually changes with conditioning. From more detailed searching I see it's almost always in 21-23% range among trained cyclists.
On a side note, I just got a V02 max test today as part of a medical study and reached exhaustion at 450 watts, after about 15 minutes of ramping up. I couldn't imagine holding that for an hour! I was in a world of hurt! For me, 'failure' at that point would definitely be the right term!
Ive never had the opportunity to do a real test for 'power'. Would be fun to try, even well past 'prime', at 56, it would be fun to know... I have those silly Kcalorie numbers off the crap exercycles at the gym and could extropolate via that formula, but how close are those things anyway? Plus they are **** for 'position'. After 30 minutes I just can't wait to get off it...
Back to 'Watts of the Titans' of the hour record...
found this WAY COOL page , has great tech numbers for all the hour record holders
the numbers just blow me away! and then I scroll down to Eddy's Numbers - gawd...
I remember reading about all of them, since Ole Ritter's record in 68, its been great to follow these when they were announced. Shame they regressed the record back, tech innovation is part of the sport. it certainly doesn't negate Ole or Eddy's efforts. Cycling is about man and machine and as each improves, so should the distances...
Anyway, my next fun project is to accummulate a full series of pics with each of the Hour Holders on the equipment they used - would be a fun comparo...