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Old 08-09-18 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by DrIsotope
Don't even bother to do the math when it comes to Strava Estimated Power. It's a Blind Guessing Machine.

Also, 1kcal ~ 1kJ, because the human body is inefficient-- 20-22% metabolic efficiency, on average. The rest we turn into heat.
Oh yeah, heat. Doh. Thanks.
I know the numbers are just WAGs, but I've spent to much time solving equations to not be bothered by the discrepency. Now that I have the explanation, I'll be able to sleep tonight.
Although I am sad at having to give up the jersey.
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