some good advice above ^^^
I’ll reinforce a couple:
- smooth pedal stroke: work on this it will pay dividends with all workouts and rides
- bike computer: here is my personal setup (Garmin 530):
During the ride I’m usually looking at the fields showing 140W and 150W in that screenshot. I really focus on 10-sec power (the 140W at top left), but will reference to 1-sec power (the 150W) field from time-to-time.
Use your lap button and try to keep 10-sec and lap power (top right) matched.
You may find holding power easier as you put out higher watts.
Check out this thread: Are Traditional Base outside workouts correct? - #7 by bbarrera
Hope that helps.