Originally Posted by
noglider
Why is knowing your heart rate important to you? Do you measure it to check your health? Do you use it to ensure you get an adequately vigorous workout?
I use mine for Zone Training, a pre-power meter technique, mainly to make sure that in Base Miles and on Recovery Days I stay in Zone 1 or 2 which means going Easy Enough.
Just going hard all the time doesn't get it for a Periodic training plan, a solid Base and good Recovery are just as important as Power & Speed work.
Here's how to "Find your Parameters":
Heart rate monitor training for cyclists - BikeRadar USA
At my age keeping an eye on HR on difficult climbs in high temperatures is not such a bad idea either.
-Bandera