That's quite high by any standard measure. What test protocol was used and what power measurement device? Maybe you need an agent?rouleur said:Hey,
I'm a cat 2 from the U.S. and just started training with power - my maximal aerobic power test topped out at 627 watts. I'm 72.5kg's at 5'10" - Out of pure curiosity, how does this number compare with other cat 1/2 dudes?
Quite well, I'd wager. This doesn't have MAP figures (since they are so protocol dependent), but check it out: http://www.cyclingpeakssoftware.com/profile.htmlrouleur said:Out of pure curiosity, how does this number compare with other cat 1/2 dudes?
frenchyge said:Hmmm.... starting at 200w and ramping up to 627w at 20w/min would be a 21+ minute test. Is that how long your ride was?
He recommends modifying the starting power so that the test takes between 8-15 minutes, so for a friggin' powerhouse like you, a higher starting power would be in order (say ~300-400w)
'rouleur said:Hey,
I'm a cat 2 from the U.S. and just started training with power - my maximal aerobic power test topped out at 627 watts. I'm 72.5kg's at 5'10" - Out of pure curiosity, how does this number compare with other cat 1/2 dudes?
rouleur said:Oh, also, it was on a powertap pro.
And for the record I then did a sustainable time at this effort, written as "Tmax of critical power" in the Michael Ross book... Quickly get to the number derived from the modified conconi test and hold it as long as possible. 620-630 ends up being sustainable for around a minute.
rouleur said:Hey,
I'm a cat 2 from the U.S. and just started training with power - my maximal aerobic power test topped out at 627 watts. I'm 72.5kg's at 5'10" - Out of pure curiosity, how does this number compare with other cat 1/2 dudes?
frenchyge said:Quite well, I'd wager. This doesn't have MAP figures (since they are so protocol dependent), but check it out: http://www.cyclingpeakssoftware.com/profile.html
rouleur said:Ric, thanks for the reply. I am planning on rerunning the test today and will post results in a couple of hours. Keep in mind that when I was done with the test I had pretty much "blown up" - I felt that I was going really hard.
I'd like your advice on the Michael Ross book by velopress - that is what I am planning on following next year.
Thanks!
Well, you don't think anyone's gonna post "Hey, I just topped out my MAP test at 112W.... What does it mean?" do you?flapsupcleanup said:I'm with you hammerhead! I'm frequently shocked at the power numbers some of the guys are cranking out here. I ride and train a LOT and I believe it's pretty good training. Have been doing it for years, and the most I've seen for a minute, this was on a group ride was 426W. Till I got my PM I thought I was pretty good! Now I realize I must suck. Or maybe the pros spend their down time on the internet.
Evidently not! There is a chart floating around with W/kg numbers for different time periods and relating these numbers to various "levels" of cyclists from untrained to world class. In the short durations I find I am quite competitive with the "untrained" group. I'm considering changing my screen name to "craprider" or maybe "sissieboy". Waddya think?frenchyge said:Well, you don't think anyone's gonna post "Hey, I just topped out my MAP test at 112W.... What does it mean?" do you?
flapsupcleanup said:Evidently not! There is a chart floating around with W/kg numbers for different time periods and relating these numbers to various "levels" of cyclists from untrained to world class. In the short durations I find I am quite competitive with the "untrained" group. I'm considering changing my screen name to "craprider" or maybe "sissieboy". Waddya think?
That sounds a little more human than a 20+ minute ramp test to 630w.rouleur said:peak power, which was a winning sprint, was 1266 watts. "the break" was formed when i put out a 700 watt jump, sustained around 500 for 40 seconds, and then we settled in at around 300 watts for 15 minutes.
Just wondering what % of max.HR is achieved during these tests: either absolute maximum or avg. over the last minute.frenchyge said:That sounds a little more human than a 20+ minute ramp test to 630w.
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