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I want to begin road racing next season after about 9 years of off and on cycling and a year of triathlon. I had a lactate/VO2 max/power test done with the following results:
Weight: 155 lbs. Age: 31 Male Height: 5'9" Body Fat: 12.7% VO2 max: 61.2 mL/kg/min VO2 at LT: 55.5 mL/kg/min LT HR: 179 Max HR: 193 LT Threshold % based on O2 consumption: 90% LT Threshold % based on HR: 93% Max Lactate after 100% effort: 4.4 mmols Lactate 4 minutes post: 6.1 mmols Power at LT: 340 W Power at 100% Effort: 899 W This test was done with a mask to determine VO2 max and finger prick blood tests to determine lactate levels. My questions are: 1. With these numbers is it able to predict my ability to be competitive at road racing, and perhaps what potential I may have? 2. What could be my potential strength, i.e., time-trialing, criteriums, climbing, etc.? 3. What weaknesses should I address and how? 4. With this being the end of the season, what should I do over the winter to prepare myself for next year? I am currently riding anywhere from 75-150 miles/week, but with no real structure. Thank you for any input. |
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