Peak Wattage Output
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby brentono » Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:46 pm
Try your 53 with x17 to begin with (fixed gear on the road would be better)
If your still in an area with lamposts (remember them) along road - jump from one,
and wind up till you reach the next, then roll along for the next two,
then repeat again. Do for about half a dozen times, then roll along for a few kms
to recoup, and then repeat again. Worked for me.
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby sogood » Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:54 pm
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby brentono » Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:24 pm
("jumps from rolling to speed for 50m" or the distance between lamposts)
Have discussed sprint training with Mikesbytes, in depth, before.
But equally (Mike might benefit), jumps from rolling to speed for 50m and repeating
could be construed as your "high intensity sprint intervals" sogood. So we concur.
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby Lazyweek » Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:02 pm
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby Lazyweek » Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:17 pm
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby sogood » Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:50 am
If you eat lots of right stuff, train lots, grow your muscle bulk, then yes, you'll improve peak power. But I am not sure the rider who has the best standing start would be the fastest finisher in an endurance road race.Lazyweek wrote:Sorry to be clogging up this thread but I have a question regarding nutrition. I assume eating a lot and getting plenty of rest should help in improving peak wattage output?
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby mikesbytes » Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:49 am
In Sydney there's a guy in his late 50's Theo from easts who puts everyone to shame with his starts. A huge advantage in a short or wheel race. I've looked at him a lot and said "how does he do that"
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby Alex Simmons/RST » Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:09 am
A neuromuscular advantage of having a higher proportion of Type II muscle fibres.mikesbytes wrote:Lazyweek, no need to appologise, all your posts are of interest to this thread.
In Sydney there's a guy in his late 50's Theo from easts who puts everyone to shame with his starts. A huge advantage in a short or wheel race. I've looked at him a lot and said "how does he do that"
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby brentono » Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:29 pm
True. Also factors I found to gain an advantage for standing starts.neuromuscular advantage
1. Possibly an advantage to have a longer femur (greater femur to leg ratio)
2. More power/weight would be an advantage.
3. Lower gearing would be an advantage.
4. Pure "start training" and plenty of it (including jumps uphill) surely must help.
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby sogood » Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:36 pm
Specific help or generically of help? Any data?brentono wrote:4. Pure "start training" and plenty of it (including jumps uphill) surely must help.
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby twizzle » Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:37 pm
...real cyclists don't have squeaky chains...
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby brentono » Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:46 pm
Generically, training has been shown to help, in most disciplines. Generically speaking.sogood wrote:Specific help or generically of help? Any data?brentono wrote:4. Pure "start training" and plenty of it (including jumps uphill) surely must help.
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby mikesbytes » Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:34 pm
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
Postby alex » Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:23 pm
the trick is knowing when and how to apply the power you have
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Re: Peak Wattage Output
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