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[rob01792]

Your last FTP value update was on 07/05/2016 18:10. You developed an average power of 246.59 W
that was on stage 5 I think bill mentioned it was giving out higher reading than normal so don't know if it make a difference
and a slender 93kg
cheers

 

[gbrown]

that was on stage 5 I think bill mentioned it was giving out higher reading than normal so don't know if it make a difference

The real steep climbs tend to show higher power figures, partly because some people find it easier to produce power against a steep resistance, and probably partly because of inaccuracies in the power estimation algorithm.

That's why, to keep a level playing field, I'd like people to give me a power figure from a stage like that, or preferably a recent climb up the Merry Harriers or perhaps Alpe d'Huez, so I can compare with the FTP value.

 

[bridgy]

@gbrown my FTP is 390 which is based on that recent steep climb. Best Ave watts up Alpe d'Huez for 30 mins is 333 - done at the end of Jan. I think I've improved since then so the reality is probably somewhere in between these two!

Weight is 79kg

 

[Insomina]

If your FTP was set at a higher weight, i.e. you have reduced your weight setting since then, then you will need to make less power to go up a level, as the levels are based on watts/Kg. Therefore lower Kg can give a higher fitness level, if power stays the same (or even goes down a bit).

Reducing non-muscle weight is the most important thing you can do to improve your cycling abilities, as the Kg Handicap should demonstrate!

P.S. Unless you already have a body fat percentage already in single digits... probably not a problem for most of us here!

Thanks Geoff. Makes sense now as I did alter my weight.

 

[theboxers]

Sorry to all but I will not be taking part in the rerun today. I've decided to save the legs for tomorrows early morning ride. Will be doing mostly the same route as last week. But I may cut it short a bit.

 

[Soarerv8]

Re run on this avo?

 

[BILL S]

Stage 6 rerun pootle starts in 15 mins.

Last chance for anyone to gain a whole lot of time and overtake AAAC in the league. Good luck with that.

 

[AAAC 76C]

Your fitness level in Cycling isProfessional 9

• Your last FTP value update was on 29/03/2016 19:24. You developed an average power of 401.98 W at 78kg

To get to the next level, you need to do the following:

• Take a FTP test developing an average power over 418.74 W

 

[AAAC 76C]

Stage 6 rerun pootle starts in 15 mins.

Last chance for anyone to gain a whole lot of time and overtake AAAC in the league. Good luck with that.

but I want to be div 2 as well!

 

[berty bassett]

not about tonight -had a go this morning - soon it will be curry and wine oclock - enjoy

 

[bobinski]

Your fitness level in Cycling isProfessional 9

• Your last FTP value update was on 29/03/2016 19:24. You developed an average power of 401.98 W at 78kg

To get to the next level, you need to do the following:

• Take a FTP test developing an average power over 418.74 W

well that just made me want to abandon my warm up....

 

[Soarerv8]

Your fitness level in Cycling isProfessional 9

• Your last FTP value update was on 29/03/2016 19:24. You developed an average power of 401.98 W at 78kg

To get to the next level, you need to do the following:

• Take a FTP test developing an average power over 418.74 W

Blimey that is like 2 of me and I am really not sure the World is ready for that!

 

[JLaw]

The Kg Handicap League is up and running!

Anyone in the Handicap Group can have a go, but we'll need to establish a weight for each entrant to set before riding. Probably best if you either PM me (if shy) or post here with your average power from your (representative!) fitness level FTP value, and the highest power you've recorded on constant climbs like Merry Harriers, Haytor Vale, Alpe d'Huez or the like.

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Then I'll try and establish a weight that will give the target watts/kg for Stage 1, and we may tweak them before Stage 2.

Once you have agreed a Handicap weight, you are free to ride the stages as often as you like, but it will be the Tuesday evening group climb that should be the most fun, when we will see how close together (or not) everyone's performance is.

I've set the league parameters to ensure that every ride will need to be approved, so the weight and watts/kg can be checked. The winner will be the one with the fastest overall time on both stages.

Hopefully both stages will be completed in less than 30 minutes, so should not affect fitness levels.

Geoff

FTP of 256.27 AM8 @98kilos, I think on that gentle climb from the handicap races, so that's a flat out on a 2-3% grade for just over 30 minutes IIRC. For a more sustained steeper climb I drop rapidly. For something on the order of Huez, figure around 225W.

I don't think I'll get to a test run of the course this weekend. However, if I do, I'll update you with the appropriate data.

 

[<Tommy>]

323.42 watts (up alp d'huez). 95kg give or take.

Thanks for setting it up Geoff. Looks interesting

 

[AAAC 76C]

warming down
should not have done that
the between area is killing me
bill could not work out your tactics so i went for it as it was my race to loose
waited for you at one point but it was not working for me
sorry everyone for that embarrasing sling shot at the start
my speed just would not drop below 50kph so i litteraly stopped pedaling
using tiny keyboard on stem