Interested in some Power Context

[ira41]

While I am building my fitness I see a lot of numbers tossed around that are seriously awesome.

I am curious on those who train with power.

1. How long have you been riding seriously
2. What were your first power numbers that you can recall.
3. What has the power increase been from the first numbers recorded and now, and the time frame.

 

[gudujarlson]

1) This is my 4th year riding seriously (200+ hrs/year). I've been training with power since July 2011.

2) I didn't perform standardized tests in the beginning, but I estimate my FTP was 234w at the peak of 2011.

3) I estimate my FTP was 244w at the peak of 2012 and is about the same currently.