10K Cycling Time Trial

Today, my friend Kim Edler and I went to Freeport Bicycle Company to compete in an indoor time trial. The race is done on a Computrainer, so it simulates a real race on the road in every way from a speed and power standpoint. It even accounts for a rider's weight. So a heavier rider has to work harder going up a hill --just like on the road.

This was a great way for me to gauge my current level of cycling fitness. Even though I haven't been spending enough time on the bike trainer, a baseline measurement like this can be a valuable training tool.

Effort

A 10k cycling time trial is designed to be one of the most painful activities in all of sports. It certainly was for me. I loved every second of it though. I gave everything I had down to the last.

• Avg HR = 184
• Max HR = 198

Results

I came in 5th place out of about 25 males. I was 1 minute and 18 seconds off the course record. The close loss made me think of the 2! times I came completely unclipped from my pedals. Oh well.

• Avg MPH = 23.2
• Max MPH = 28.9
• Avg Watts = 293
• Max Watts = 564
• Total Time = 16:03.99
• Weight w/Cycling shoes = 180LBS
• Weight w/bike = 206

Value as a Training Tool

Now that I know my baseline stats for a 10k time trial, I will begin to do a few workouts to specifically improve my time in this event. Then, in a few weeks I plan on repeating the same course to measure my improvement.....Power Up. Weight Down!