trail wrote:
UK Gearmuncher wrote:
That said, that article indicated that our best amateurs are circa 400w for 16km which is still impressive - especially when I know many of them have a
Very impressive. That's roughly conti-pro power. And despite your claim about resources, I'd argue that some of these amateurs put *more* resources and a lot more time into TT than all but the very best pros. I mean that as a compliment - I admire the taking a craft to the limit. Also the UK amateur scene is certainly deeper than the U.S. amateur scene.
I agree on resources - I’m heavily involved in that myself and I know lots of others who have poured more into it that I have. I’ve also worked with two national teams now and they knew a lot less than many of those I respect in the sport domestically. My point was in relation to some of the top world tour teams that have slowly but surely invested properly. Mind you, some of the other teams - notably those from traditional European nations - are still a long way behind the curve.
It’s actually power comparable to the likes of some non tt-specialist Pro’s. Bigham has made our GB team more than once and prior to this year was putting out a comparable power output (if not less - but obviously with superb CdA) to those in that article.
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UK Gearmuncher: Sep 19, 22 7:17