First test results (after 5 weeks)

This week, I was focused myself on two tests:

• Conconi test (3’ interval)
• 10’ Time Trial.

6 weeks ago, I did the same test at the University of Leuven. My shape than was not very good. September and October were my resting months; I only trained on the bike once a week.

Training on Powercranks for nearly 5 weeks between 3 and 5 hours a week, I hoped to see some improvement. Because all my trainings were extensive, at low hart rate, focusing on cadence, I did not know what to expect.

Tuesday I rode in normal conditions and Friday I rode on 3000m altitude (14% oxygen instead of 20%).

Results:

Under normal conditions

• Conconi test
  5 weeks ago = 445Watt
  now = 480Watt
• 10’ time trial
  5 weeks ago = 415Watt
  now = 420Watt

at 3000m altitude

• Conconi test
  5 weeks ago = 375Watt (=28’.30’’)
  now = 415Watt (=32’)
• 10’ time trial
  5 weeks ago = 320Watt
  now = 345Watt
  

So, nearly 10% gained in 5 weeks.

Remarks:
o Initial condition was not good, so it is normal that I improve a bit.
o I knew which results I cycled last time, so I was stronger mentally.
o I was very happy to see that my cadence was very high good, starting at 115/min dropping to 100/min.

After 5 months I will be able to tell you what effect Powercranks really have, but it seems to go in the right direction.

Jan