Originally Posted by BikeWNC

That is exactly my problem. While the rest of my power profile is generally flat around the low cat 3 level, my 1 minute power is almost off the chart on the low end. That's why I get dropped in the fast group rides. I train for century rides and don't spend too much time training 1 minute power, but I know where my weakness is in my power profile. I get frustrated because I get dropped by guys that ride less, but they mostly ride or train for shorter more explosive efforts.