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[BILL S]

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.

Geoff, here's the power and w/kg of everyone who recently did the Merry Harriers stage in the Chaingang Spring Sessions League. I don't know if you have access to that league data so I've posted it below if that helps you work out weights for the handicap. Surprisingly the figures are lower than the much longer stage 5.



2 Bridgy 0:06:18,5 0:00:28,2 3 1 2.0 19.4 388.83 79 173 4.92

3 AAAC76C 0:06:23,0 0:00:32,7 3 1 2.0 19.2 375.84 91 0 4.95


4 LBHIFI 0:06:26,4 0:00:36,1 3 1 2.0 18.9 359.59 56 159 4.67


5 Bill S 0:06:30,5 0:00:40,2 2 1 2.0 18.8 340.29 67 161 4.43


6 Bobinski 0:07:52,4 0:02:02,1 4 1 2.0 15.5 289.15 48 150 3.76


7 berty bassett 0:08:08,6 0:02:18,3 4 1 2.0 15.1 249.67 77 151 3.9


8 bazzer99 0:08:23,1 0:02:32,8 4 1 2.0 14.6 330.67 53 147 3.56


9 CXRAndy 0:08:30,5 0:02:40,2 4 2 4.1 14.4 307 83 0 3.23


10 Stuart 0:08:43,6 0:02:53,4 4 1 2.0 14.1 302.92 74 164 3.26


11 Nutty 0:09:18,7 0:03:28,4 4 1 2.0 13.1 243.58 39 0 2.56


12 TheBoxers 0:09:56,4 0:04:06,1 4 1 2.0 12.4 215.42 69 139 1.67


13 Goldwolfie 0:10:28,9 0:04:38,7 4 1 2.0 11.7 277.59 74 151 2.71


14 Camlo 0:10:32,0 0:04:41,7 4 1 2.0 11.6 168.55 42 153 3.1


15 GailB 0:11:22,7 0:05:32,4 4 1 2.0 10.8 196.23 37 0 2.62

 

[BILL S]

Just done it. But not yet showing so may need approving? I don't think I did the first sprint either but sadly that seems out of time now?

Thanks Bob. I 've been in all day waiting for you to do it so I could post up this most important of data

 

[berty bassett]

phew - for one minute i thought it was for me to decipher - thought you had got me mixed up with Alan Turing .

 

[BILL S]

phew - for one minute i thought it was for me to decipher - thought you had got me mixed up with Alan Turing .

Don't worry Berty. When you become admin one day, you'll get the special encryption software that can decipher it. Until then it'll just remain as bkool gobbledygook.

 

[kipster]

Your fitness level in Cycling isActive 2

• Your last FTP value update was on 12/04/2016 19:28. You developed an average power of 266.40 W

 

[AAAC 76C]

46 miles at Rutland yesterday has ruined my new bike! I can still walk today, so bike is a success

Had to go back to your last phot to make sure the chain was Gold/coloured as it looks rusty in this latest phot now its all dirty.

 

[bobinski]

Thanks Bob. I 've been in all day waiting for you to do it so I could post up this most important of data

Cheeky bugger!
As you will have seen the wait wasn't really worth it

 

[berty bassett]

Don't worry Berty. When you become admin one day, you'll get the special encryption software that can decipher it. Until then it'll just remain as bkool gobbledygook.

dont want promotion, boss - happy just being cannon fodder

 

[gbrown]

Geoff, here's the power and w/kg of everyone who recently did the Merry Harriers stage in the Chaingang Spring Sessions League. I don't know if you have access to that league data so I've posted it below if that helps you work out weights for the handicap. Surprisingly the figures are lower than the much longer stage 5.

Thanks Bill, but that was one of the first things I checked out!

 

[gbrown]

Got power figures for most of the regulars now, thanks.

Obvious missing contenders at the moment are @Gaileb, @bert1971, @Randyberlin, @Add, @RickB and @LBHIFI

I do have some power figures for some from Bonus Stage 2 and Stage 5, but it would be good to get your FTP power values, if you think you'd like a go at the Handicap.

Or anyone else who fancies joining in...

Since everyone will be lighter, and some considerably so, resistance should be reduced and the sessions are deliberately designed to be short, so as not to go over 30 minutes. They can be done at any time during the week, if you can't make the Tuesday 8pm club run!

Geoff

 

[Randyberlin]

 simply awesome

Got power figures for most of the regulars now, thanks.

Obvious missing contenders at the moment are @Gaileb, @bert1971, @Randyberlin, @Add, @RickB and @LBHIFI

I do have some power figures for some from Bonus Stage 2 and Stage 5, but it would be good to get your FTP power values, if you think you'd like a go at the Handicap.

Or anyone else who fancies joining in...

Since everyone will be lighter, and some considerably so, resistance should be reduced and the sessions are deliberately designed to be short, so as not to go over 30 minutes. They can be done at any time during the week, if you can't make the Tuesday 8pm club run!

Geoff

I'm not going to make it. I really like the idea and hope to participate in the future.

 

[Northern Tortoise]

Got power figures for most of the regulars now, thanks.

Obvious missing contenders at the moment are @Gaileb, @bert1971, @Randyberlin, @Add, @RickB and @LBHIFI

I do have some power figures for some from Bonus Stage 2 and Stage 5, but it would be good to get your FTP power values, if you think you'd like a go at the Handicap.

Or anyone else who fancies joining in...

Since everyone will be lighter, and some considerably so, resistance should be reduced and the sessions are deliberately designed to be short, so as not to go over 30 minutes. They can be done at any time during the week, if you can't make the Tuesday 8pm club run!

Geoff

• Your fitness level in Cycling isAmateur 7
  • Your last FTP value update was on 12/05/2016 17:17. You developed an average power of 260.60 W

 

[Add]

Got power figures for most of the regulars now, thanks.

Obvious missing contenders at the moment are @Gaileb, @bert1971, @Randyberlin, @Add, @RickB and @LBHIFI

I do have some power figures for some from Bonus Stage 2 and Stage 5, but it would be good to get your FTP power values, if you think you'd like a go at the Handicap.

Or anyone else who fancies joining in...

Since everyone will be lighter, and some considerably so, resistance should be reduced and the sessions are deliberately designed to be short, so as not to go over 30 minutes. They can be done at any time during the week, if you can't make the Tuesday 8pm club run!

Geoff

347 Watts at 79kg was my last FTP, up Huez. I would say this is about on the money for me now.

 

[Brendan Parker]

Got power figures for most of the regulars now, thanks.

Obvious missing contenders at the moment are @Gaileb, @bert1971, @Randyberlin, @Add, @RickB and @LBHIFI

I do have some power figures for some from Bonus Stage 2 and Stage 5, but it would be good to get your FTP power values, if you think you'd like a go at the Handicap.

Or anyone else who fancies joining in...

Since everyone will be lighter, and some considerably so, resistance should be reduced and the sessions are deliberately designed to be short, so as not to go over 30 minutes. They can be done at any time during the week, if you can't make the Tuesday 8pm club run!

Geoff

Sorry @gbrown had a really poor showing last month, went outside when i could as were not used to sunshine then struck down with killer "Man flu"
back in the land of the living now so....
Your fitness level in Cycling isAmateur 7

• Your last FTP value update was on 22/03/2016 20:44. You developed an average power of 240.48 W

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

• Take a FTP test developing an average power over 244.94 W
• Complete an Indoor Cycling session of over 30 minutes developing an average power over 244.94 W

 

[bridgy]

Well done @AAAC 76C on winning the Spring Sessions League - this looks like the final results, although looks like stage 6 is still open for the time being if anyone (@LBHIFI ?) wants to have a last minute shot at setting a time if they missed it before!