Is a converter really necessary? Just multiply your average power by 3.6 and the duration.
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At my age math is hard and numbers are hard to remember…
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Thanks. I’ve seen the relationship between Kj’s and TSS for a long time but, (right or wrong) pay little attention average watts due mostly to the number of stop lights I have to contend with. To get to “open” roads there are about 30 lights or signs…Screen shot of a longer week for me below which is where the numbers originated from. Looks like I’m wasting a lot of time on these longer rides. Perhaps I need to just suck it up and ride the trainer more. Speaking of which…
I raced and befriended a guy named Norm Alvis this year. He’s a former pro and getting back into training seriously. i watch his IG feed and marvel at his dedication and attention to detail. Probably why he was a pro and I never could have been. Amazing to see what he does in a week…Mostly on the trainer (due to safety-hit by several cars IIRC) and s bit on the track. Lots of time doing the small things I don’t do. Very inspirational!
50TSS per hour is .71 IF or 71% ftp if steady state power.
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Thx WW. Yeah just looking at some segments of rides steady state (no stops) and 200W +/- is common. Funny, I’ve always scoffed at driving to ride, but, that’s what I’ve done more and more to avoid all the stop/start stuff getting in and out of town. Wish I could adopt the trainer but, I find with my work I really need to get outside. Just feel trapped when I’m working…