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I am also finding it interesting to see how much of the time I am pedalling at 95rpm but almost coasting. It is becoming apparent that 11-32 has huge jumps, and I can jump from recovery power to way over ftp in two gear changes.
It looks like there is a steep learning curve which may help me ride more evenly.
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Its quite clear that previous 'quick' commutes must see me all out on hills etc, but crawling along in recovery mode in other sections...... I've never really paid attention to anything but time.
I recently rode a 15km undulating strava section With a friend on my Wheel, so she could set a PB. I rode it relatively calmly. Making sure I didnt push too many watts up the hills. My own PB was set during an all out leg busting effort.
I was totally shocked when I saw I'd beaten my PB.
Worth noting that pulling back a mere 5w from Your limit feels 20w easier. So percieved effort is a rubbish measure. But I was still shocked.
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My commute with power (just purchased a quarq)this morning at zone 3 left me arriving at work feeling fresh at only 5 and half minutes slower than my quickest commute time, which is an absolute smash-fest that leaves me feeling shite
You could also have heaps of aerobic power from your higher Z2/3 mileage and correspondingly little anaerobic power on top of that base.
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I'll tell you what i find annoying/pleasing about training with a PM (you can argue that after only 3 rides i am hardly (yet) 'training with power' ).....
My commute is 25 miles each way, and i ride steady on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays to build up the TSS, and use weekends to put the structure in (it also means i spend more time with my daughter/family whilst i get early training in on the turbo).
My commute with power (just purchased a quarq)this morning at zone 3 left me arriving at work feeling fresh at only 5 and half minutes slower than my quickest commute time, which is an absolute smash-fest that leaves me feeling shite.
Its quite clear that previous 'quick' commutes must see me all out on hills etc, but crawling along in recovery mode in other sections...... I've never really paid attention to anything but time.