Graphic stuff

So here is where we are at. The graph above plots my best ever power vs time plots (red dots from June 2007 ) against my current best power/time plots (yellow).

Last year I was focussing on criterium racing, so my peak power outputs under one minute were pretty big numbers. Back then I could hold 1000 watts for 30 seconds, and around 550w for 1 minute.

This year, I really want to bump up my 5 to 60 minute peak power wattage as this is the zone i'll be climbing in come May. Already my power levels are as good, if not better than last year. The idea is to make the yellow line horizontal at around the 360w level. This is a pretty ambitious 20% jump at my current FTP levels.

The idea is to begin some Endurance Tempo rides that will gradually increase in both time and wattage until I can sustain my desired outputs. My biggest challenge will come from bumping the 30-60 minute power interval as this tapers dramatically.