Quoting the article...
"In other words, if Big Boy weighs 78 kilograms (171 pounds) and can generate 430 watts for a 20-minute climb, his PWR is 5.5 watts/kg. Little Man, on the other hand, might generate 380 watts - 50 watts less than Big Boy-for the same 20-minute climb. However, if Little Man weighs 68 kilograms (150 pounds), his PWR would be 5.6 watts/kg and he'd stay with or reach the summit of the climb before Big Boy, despite generating less power. "
So if big boy takes 55 mins to climb Mont Ventoux and little man rides at 85% his normal power output because of team orders until half way up the climb how long would it take little man to catch big boy riding at full power for the remainder of climb? And will it be enough to overcome the ITT deficit if both have ridden at full power?
I think I'll just watch it on the TV
"In other words, if Big Boy weighs 78 kilograms (171 pounds) and can generate 430 watts for a 20-minute climb, his PWR is 5.5 watts/kg. Little Man, on the other hand, might generate 380 watts - 50 watts less than Big Boy-for the same 20-minute climb. However, if Little Man weighs 68 kilograms (150 pounds), his PWR would be 5.6 watts/kg and he'd stay with or reach the summit of the climb before Big Boy, despite generating less power. "
So if big boy takes 55 mins to climb Mont Ventoux and little man rides at 85% his normal power output because of team orders until half way up the climb how long would it take little man to catch big boy riding at full power for the remainder of climb? And will it be enough to overcome the ITT deficit if both have ridden at full power?
I think I'll just watch it on the TV