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Average power is very low even for stronger riders. Unlike a 24hr, I'm coasting down hills and faffing about. I can still put out big power spikes (dogs, steep hills) but I really try not to because it's painful and takes a lot of energy out of me.
Over doing three ultras I've put progressively lower gearing on the bike because maintaining a spin rather than a grind when your legs are injured or falling apart is much nicer/easier. After 2 weeks I just don't have the power to big ring up the side of a mountain any more compared to a single day ride or even a couple of days riding.