Did you learn anything watching the tour?

[jitteringjr]

I noticed O'Grady's HR was 80 while riding at one point. Sure he was well in the slipstream but my HR jumps to over 90 by just looking at my bike and my resting HR is 55.

 

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Ric -

I am puzzled.
With power training so much better than HR training why would Polar present so much HR data about the Tour. Why would Polar not use one of their power measuring units with their team rider?
Why would you not lend your name more to SRM and 2peak(?) and their power displays during the Tour?

 

[ric_stern/RST]

Ric -

I am puzzled.
With power training so much better than HR training why would Polar present so much HR data about the Tour. Why would Polar not use one of their power measuring units with their team rider?
Why would you not lend your name more to SRM and 2peak(?) and their power displays during the Tour?

Obviously, SRM data was covered by 2Peak, who are a coaching company in their own right. Would be rather daft if they passed it to me!!


For whatever reason(s), HR data is still the most popular for use, especially during races.