A power file for the bike geeks
Got this new toy from the good folks at Specialized. Quarq power meter which I run through a Garmin Edge 500 ANT+ unit. I’m new at using these tools. All I really need is Watts and interval time, but this thing is loaded with info- easy to get lost. Disappointed in the vagueness of the power curve on “Charts”. The “Splits” page has so much info- can one edit out items like speed, temp and calories to make space for the important stuff? Was perplexed by the ghosting of the “Lap” button- it pressed itself a few times- hence the random intervals in warm up and cool down… I’m using the free Connect Garmin software. Suggestions welcome- Facebook is easiest way to communicate.
Coach Ian Rodger cooked up this session:
Workout: 8x5min hills at 440-450 W.
Actually it was 10 reps, but it was 93Deg F (34C) and 1500m altitude (5000ft) – instead of the 1100m (3500ft) where I was supposed to do this session- always leave a rep or 2 in the tank- didnt want to blow a gasket.
Have you tried the traing peaks WKO power meter software? I don’t like Garmin’s software either…