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So, I have a local gran fondo that is just over a century with ~7500 ft of climbing. Since I have had my power meter, I have only ridden that distance while pacing for a brick afterwards.
I'm guessing ~5 hrs after doing a handful of ~3800' centuries as part of bricks at 4:45. (that's our flat route)
My best history at 5 hrs is 191 and I ran well afterwards.
I use Godlen Cheetah, and the Critical Power curve plateaus at 3 hrs at a CP of 267W. I do not believe I could hold this for 5 hrs
My FTP is 270
My heart tells me I could rock the upper end of Z3, ~230, and arrive completely trashed.
Half of the out and back course elevation profile:
Any ideas?
@christopher_borden •
Spinning Spoke • Dimond Bikes • Flo Cycling • Castelli Cycling
So, I have a local gran fondo that is just over a century with ~7500 ft of climbing. Since I have had my power meter, I have only ridden that distance while pacing for a brick afterwards.
I'm guessing ~5 hrs after doing a handful of ~3800' centuries as part of bricks at 4:45. (that's our flat route)
My best history at 5 hrs is 191 and I ran well afterwards.
I use Godlen Cheetah, and the Critical Power curve plateaus at 3 hrs at a CP of 267W. I do not believe I could hold this for 5 hrs
My FTP is 270
My heart tells me I could rock the upper end of Z3, ~230, and arrive completely trashed.
Half of the out and back course elevation profile:
Any ideas?
@christopher_borden •
Spinning Spoke • Dimond Bikes • Flo Cycling • Castelli Cycling