Power at altitude

kendallrw3

Any advice for power targets when climbing at altitude? My FTP tests are Np- 306, cadence 90 at flat-ish course (5300') on TT bike 53 ring. When I climb, especially at 7000' feet or above, I can only maintain Np-255, cadence 85. I climb on Compact gearing 34 front, 25 rear.  Is it the altitude, low cadence (more muscle strain?), my perception? SHould I use a 20% reduction as a power target for climbing?

Peter Greagg

Have you seen this?
http://members.endurancenation.us/Forums/tabid/57/aft/12561/Default.aspx

Coach Rich

Posted By Peter Greagg on 02 Jul 2014 12:06 AM


Have you seen this?

http://members.endurancenation.us/Forums/tabid/57/aft/12561/Default.aspx

Yep, lots of good stuff in that thread. Thanks, Peter!

kendallrw3

Thanks, great Thread!

RK