Originally Posted by
eyeheartny
Part of what I'm wrestling with is whether the ERG mode on the smart trainers is really worth it
I'd say no.
Originally Posted by
eyeheartny
What metrics do you think matter more? I'm really curious!
If you really want to learn about this (and make your head spin) join the WKO4 Power Users group on Facebook. After a few months you'll know about the metrics that matter (FTP being one of them.)
Originally Posted by
silversx80
Some of the Zwift races have a similar set of power demands, and tactics as actual races (yes, I'm opening that can of worms).
I've only done like five Zwift races so not an expert on the topic but those races where nothing at all like 'real races.'
Real race: A lot of coasting. A lot of really tough accelerations.
Zwift race: One hour of riding somewhere close to treshold.
Looking at your file there, you didn't coast a single time throughout the whole race. That just never happens in a real race. Not many long, hard efforts either.
Still, Zwift races can be fun.