The last time (Fall, 2008) I did this test with him, I weighed 197lbs. I had just came off a good season where I won the NE Cat 4 RR. Also, I had several second place finishes. I got beat out for second place by the narrowest of margins... you know who you are! Anyway, I cranked out 4.1watts/kg for the 30min test. That fell into into the range of Cat 3/Masters (see chart below). I was thinking about moving up a category and my test results confirmed the move.
So, now what would my power to weight ratio be? I don't know. After my collar bone break at the end of may I had two months off the bike. I whipped myself into shape to do one more race at the end of August. I finished the summer just riding "at will" with out any training plan. Recently I have been just doing base miles. I want to guess that I am on the lower end of the Cat 3/Masters range but I'll find out Saturday.
| Category | Power to weight ratio (30min) - Men | Power to weight ratio (30min) - Women |
| World Class, ProTour racer | 6.0 - 6.8 watts/kg | 5.25 – 6.0 watts/kg |
| Domestic Pro | 5.4 – 6.2 | 4.5 – 5.5 |
| Cat 1 | 4.8 - 5.6 | 4.2 – 4.9 |
| Cat 2 / Masters | 4.2 – 5.0 | 3.8 – 4.4 |
| Cat 3 / Masters | 3.7 – 4.4 | 3.2 – 3.8 |
| Cat 4 | 3.0 – 3.8 | 2.6 – 3.3 |
| Cat 5/Beginner | 2.5 – 3.2 | 2.1 – 2.8 |
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Very curious to see where you end up. I'll let you know too. It take mine the end of next week.
And I have no idea who you could possibly be talking about edging you out into second place in Sioux Falls. :-)
Yep.. Let me know your numbers too. I think I am going to do another test after my base training.
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