How Long Can You Hold World Hour Record Pace? | Beginner Vs Amateur Vs Pro
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GCN tests three cyclists of varying experience levels on a Wahoo KICKR BIKE to see how long they can sustain a Tour de France pro's one-hour power output of 440 watts. The novice manages 46 seconds, the enthusiastic amateur lasts three minutes and 50 seconds, and the pro cyclist completes the full 46 minutes.
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Answers: How long can normal cyclists sustain a Tour de France pro's hour record power output?
- hour record power output
- cycling power-to-weight ratio
- pro cycling vs amateur performance
- indoor cycling trainer testing
What it concludes
- A novice cyclist can sustain a Tour de France pro's hour power output of 440 watts for 46 seconds.
- An enthusiastic amateur cyclist can sustain 440 watts for 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
- A pro cyclist can sustain the 440-watt hour record pace for 46 minutes.
- Physiological factors like oxygen absorption, muscle efficiency, and psychological resilience explain the performance gap between pros and amateurs.
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