anyone done a 20 minute max watt test on the stationary bike?
I was 230 average. My friend was 320. What is good and what is average? I think Lance is over 500.
anyone done a 20 minute max watt test on the stationary bike?
I was 230 average. My friend was 320. What is good and what is average? I think Lance is over 500.
Watts don't matter. Watts per KG matters.
For real-world application (ie outdoor riding/racing) watts per kg matters, I believe cycling sport scientist Michel Ferrari (spelling?) believes it's necessary to remain aerobic at 6.7 watts per kg bodyweight to win the Tour de France.
To be honest 230 watts is not particuarly impressive for 20 mins though if you're not familiar with stationary bikes it would be hard to pace it properly and you wouldn't be specifically conditioned for it.
Personally speaking when I've had to ride it heaps during injuries for a 60 min spin around 200w is easy effort, 230-250w moderate, 275-300w tempo, and 300+ hard. Pales into insignificance when you consider that Chris Boardman apparently averaged 448w for an hour when setting the world record once!
You can't rely on stationary bikes for an accurate power reading - you'll need to trust your perception of effort.
Actually calculating wattage on a indoor bike is pretty straight forward. In fact, I'd say out of any readings you see on a treadmill/stationary bike, the wattage of the stationary bike would be the most accurate.
Does a recumbent stationary bike make it harder or easier to hold max watts for 20 minutes?
BillyBike wrote:
anyone done a 20 minute max watt test on the stationary bike?
I was 230 average. My friend was 320. What is good and what is average? I think Lance is over 500.
What is your watts/kg vs. your friends watts/kg?
Me 70, him 77
He's a cyclist, I'm not.
Isn't the recumbent bike for ladies??