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  • Power on turbo, vs power on the road
  • tpbiker
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    Just getting back on the bike after about 6 months off so decided to mix a bit of turbo training (sufferfest) with some outside rides

    Why is it that when I’m on the turbo 230 watts for even a minute or so (I know its a small number but I feel like im starting from scratch) feels like a real effort, but going up a proper hill today 260 watts for 6 minutes felt comfortable.

    Both readings taken from my calibrated stages, so why am I roughly 50 watts better outside for similar effort?

    Posted 8 years ago
    wobbliscott
    Free Member

    Are you comparing out of the saddle outside vs in the saddle on the turbo?

    Posted 8 years ago
    tpbiker
    Free Member

    nope..both in the saddle! I’m not complaining of course 🙂

    Posted 8 years ago
    schmiken
    Full Member

    Heat fatigue, distractions.

    Posted 8 years ago
    cynic-al
    Free Member

    Turbos are the work of the Devil, simples.

    Posted 8 years ago
    mrblobby
    Free Member

    One of my favourite topics 🙂

    Start here…
    http://alex-cycle.blogspot.co.uk/2009/01/turbocharged-training.html

    Out of interest, what turbo is it? Elite mag?

    Posted 8 years ago
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