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Eric Lambi
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Hello rec.bicycles.racing,
I am interested in centering part of next season around becoming a better time trialist. I have
always been very poor at time trials, but I cannot figure out why.
At my peak fitness this year I had about 255W @ AT (as determined by my powertap while riding on an
indoor trainer doing Coggan's famous 2x20 workout). I am about 5'4" and weigh under 130lbs (at least
during the season). I was told of a gentleman who was 10-15lbs heavier than I am, and a few inches
taller, who can do a 40k in under 56m with about 260W. Is this realistic? My 40k PR is around 1h
30s. Not impressive.
So, how do I do a 40k in a respectable time, say <58m? The only aero equipment I currently own is a
set of LEW Palermo wheels. No aero bars (I do have spinaccis), no aero bike, no nothing. I am hoping
with a solid training program to get my AT up to ~270W this year. What do I need to do and/or buy to
translate this power output into a fast 40k time trial?
Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.
Best Regards,
Eric Lambi [email protected]
I am interested in centering part of next season around becoming a better time trialist. I have
always been very poor at time trials, but I cannot figure out why.
At my peak fitness this year I had about 255W @ AT (as determined by my powertap while riding on an
indoor trainer doing Coggan's famous 2x20 workout). I am about 5'4" and weigh under 130lbs (at least
during the season). I was told of a gentleman who was 10-15lbs heavier than I am, and a few inches
taller, who can do a 40k in under 56m with about 260W. Is this realistic? My 40k PR is around 1h
30s. Not impressive.
So, how do I do a 40k in a respectable time, say <58m? The only aero equipment I currently own is a
set of LEW Palermo wheels. No aero bars (I do have spinaccis), no aero bike, no nothing. I am hoping
with a solid training program to get my AT up to ~270W this year. What do I need to do and/or buy to
translate this power output into a fast 40k time trial?
Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.
Best Regards,
Eric Lambi [email protected]