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The CycleOps Power Test determines your threshold power--a starting point for getting fitter, a frame of reference for getting faster, and a measuring tool for going further.
The test can be performed by a dealer certified as a CycleOps Power Test Center, or with a PowerTap or 300PT Indoor Cycle at home.
The CycleOps Power Test will take about 20 minutes to complete. Watch the video for instructions or receive a guided test from a local dealer.
Power is simply the amount of work or energy you expend in a given time frame and is measured as a watt. Normally, work or energy is represented as a joule, while time is represented in seconds. So 1 watt is equal to 1 joule of energy per second, therefore 100 watts is equal to 100 joules per second.
To make this even simpler and more understandable: 1 K Joule = 1 K Calorie And Calories are something everybody understands!
HOW IS Power Measured?
On the bike, trainer or IC, Power can be measured as the amount of force or torque generated at the pedals or hub multiplied by the speed or angular velocity of the pedals or hub.
Power (watts) = Torque (in lbs.) X Cadence (RPMs)
So power output is a product of how hard you push on the pedals and how fast you are pedaling. To produce more power, you can either push harder or pedal faster. Practically speaking, the higher your power output, the faster you go.
WHY TRAIN WITH Power?
Today, Power is a common language for riders, coaches, and scientists. It’s one of the most comprehensive ways to measure performance.
Measuring Threshold Power sets a baseline for training, which optimizes your workout. The CycleOps Power Test determines your threshold power - a starting point for getting fitter, a frame of reference for getting faster and a measuring tool for going further.
The CycleOps Power Training System is the most advanced tool preferred by top cyclists and fitness pros to maximize your workout.
