If you've just bought a power measuring device for your bike
but you're not sure how best to use it, then you've come to the best place
for a whole range of useful information.

Power Forum

If you want an excellent forum that deals with training and racing using power measuring devices, go to the Wattage Forum at Topica.com.

Frequently Asked Questions for Power Based Training

This FAQ is in HTML , Word , and PDF format.

Note: All the PDF files mentioned on this page need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer for you to be able to read them. If you don't have it, click here to install it.

Some of the questions answered in this FAQ include:

What is power? Why should I train with power? What are some of the various power-measuring systems? Which model is best? How can I monitor my progress using a power meter? Can I race using a power meter? How do I calibrate my power meter? and many more.....

The Road Cyclist's Guide to Training by Power

Part 1: (PDF file) - backup site Foreword and acknowledgements Introduction Energetics of road cycling Training principles Power-based training levels Part 2: (PDF file) - backup site The annual training plan Graphs Bibliography Part 3: (PDF file) - backup site Appendices

Annual Training Plan and Log

This is in the form of a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet - backup site

Special thanks to Andrew Albright and Monkey Hill Cycle Sports for hosting the training guide and the spreadsheet.

Other Sites with Power Based Training Information

Analytic Cycling helps you evaluate your cycling performance.

Robert Chung brings a statistical analyst's insight to power data.

Sandiway Fong has set down some very complete set-up instructions for the Polar S-710.

Jeff Kester and Phil Stone have each created macros that convert Power Tap (.csv) and Polar S-710 files, respectively, for analysis with SRM software.