Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
Well, at least something went right today.....
Strike 3. Put’er in the books.....
Strike 3. Put’er in the books.....
Things that make you smile :)
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rick81721
Lothar
if you want power definitely read his reviews of the different options, there are certainly cheaper ways to get in (i started with a used powertap) but from there you just want more (or at least my numbers driven mind does. . . )
these actually give some pretty cool information when you look back in garmin connect (strava doesnt display pedaling metrics) ill have to see if theres an easy way to get the polar graphs to look at (pedaling efficiency and smoothness ect) Ill have to figure out how to use it all to my advantage now . . . .hmmmmm
Looks like I've fallen down the power rabbit hole. So a quick question - how does one do an FTP test around here? I can't think of any roads where I can ride 20 minutes straight without coming to a red light or other such nonsense? Or do you find a loop somewhere and keep spinning around it??
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Go on a hard group ride. Note 20 minute peak. FTP test done.
I used to go to the Great Swamp when I wanted to do an FTP. I'd hit one stop sign but other then that I could get in 20 min.
Aren't there long stretches of road west of you that you could get 20 min on?
Once you find such a road, I like to stick with it so I can replicate ftp test at a later point in time.
iman29
Well-Known Member
This. Or come to the Kingwood TT on May 26th and for a small fee it will all be timed and everything.
rick81721
Lothar
Too far away. I found a loop I can do on my usual routes that's 4 miles and change. Small climbs on two sides. Alternatively, spin around this 12 or 13 times:
https://www.strava.com/segments/6255476
rick81721
Lothar
Will be in FL
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
Since speed is irrelevant for this test you could, if you were so inclined, do loops in a large vacant corporate office building parking lot or perhaps Montgomery HS.
Welcome to use my kickr!
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
rick81721
Lothar
26 miles??
But....but..... then it would be “Fake FTP”
FakeTP.
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
Now THAT’s frightening... And potentially messy. ?
thinking about it.
Kaleidopete
Well-Known Member
I met a commuter in the park today, he rides from Highland Lakes, through the park to get to work as a landscaper in West Milford.
I think Good for him for taking the initiative to bike to work. I've seen him a few times this spring.
I think Good for him for taking the initiative to bike to work. I've seen him a few times this spring.
