Executing Best Bike Split

Chris Oubre

After hearing about Best Bike Split I finally went and checked it out. The time prediction was neat; however, the power intervals were quite intimidating. 

How do you implement that plan?  I currently just use a 920xt for the whole race. I just dial in my power number and ride that the whole way, agnostic of the wind/elevation changes/road conditions. 

Jeremy Behler

@Chris Oubre it's actually quite easy.   I did it for 70.3 worlds and it breaks the race up into much more manageable blocks and for me helped remain focused.  It also provides a much more granular power review so you know if you are slacking or overachieving vs. the plan.   Now...there is the whole argument of if you should follow their power profile or more of an EN approach and that depends more on your experience and risk appetite.    

Here is everything you need to know...
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/e30468e9-1eef-4c6e-9f5c-91597e55d522#0

Chris Oubre

Ok. So this doesn’t work with the Garmin 920xt. Looks like that app needs a Garmin Edge. 

Whats the Team’s consensus regarding EN pacing bs BBS pacing?  What’s the ROI at the 70.3 and 140.6 distance if you don’t currently have a head unit?  I.e. how tiny/large is the edge? 

Dave Tallo

There wasn’t a consensus achieved, but there was spirited debate in this thread. 

https://endurancenation.vanillacommunities.com/discussion/23788/best-bike-split-projecting#latest

scott dinhofer

@chris oubre - I just got an edge 520 replacement from Garmin for the one that got crushed by a car 2 weeks ago, I also bought the wahoo elmnt bolt that I am giving a try to. so..I have a 520 Edge newly refurbished from garmin that I'd sell for $150, interested? send me a PM..