Power Data Estimates for the climbing stages

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Feb 20, 2012
53,883
44,271
28,180
In 2009 they were 1 minute slower but in a really strong headwind at the end, up to 40kph IIRC?
 
Jun 7, 2010
19,196
3,092
28,180
It's Ventoux though, so that means they probably had a tailwind in the first part, even if it's less strong.

i would say it's more like a 90 degrees change in general direction at Chalet Reynard so there was probably no helpful wind before
 
Feb 20, 2012
53,883
44,271
28,180
Plus Contador and A. Schleck weren't going all out, or anything close

But then Lopez could have gone much faster too, with a proper train...
Yeah 2009 is a weird one. The headwind was really strong but then the time is still basically ~2013 Froome speed and I while I think 2009 Contador especially was probably better than 2013 Froome I don't think it shold be by minutes. Also by extension guys like Nibali etc were really fast on Ventoux in 2009.

As for Lopez, yeah he could've been faster with a good choo choo train. It's also one day rest after the Dauphine, so it's not like it being a one day race is a huge factor, and they also did Ventoux from the easy side before while they normally it's just a completely flat run in.
 
Apr 16, 2009
17,599
6,854
28,180
What is impressive is that he was riding alone for 12.5 km. No trains and any wind, cross or head he received it 100%. Then slowed down at the end.
 
Nov 12, 2010
4,253
1,314
18,680
It was 6.2 w/kg for ~ 1 hr climb which is within limits i would say. Also Ventoux is very windy. No wonder the times are all over the place with Moncoutie just 1 min of Pantani's time and better than some of Armstrong's times
 
Feb 20, 2012
53,883
44,271
28,180
6.2 for 57 minutes is near the highest performances in the last 15 years tbh.

Isn't a 6.2 AdH in the 38 minutes?
 
Apr 10, 2019
12,071
15,987
23,180
Sobrero did the murito on the Novi Gorica stage (2.69km at 13.7%) in 9:55, and had an average of 442W, if his weight is correct (he's listed at 63kg) that's 7 w/kg for almost 10min, that's really fast and 2 other guys finished just ahead of him in the sprint. Seems to bee correct, Carboni did the climb 1:01 slower that him, he did 395W at 61kg, so that should be exact. Not to mention the fact that they all did around 6.4W/KG for just over 9min on the penultimate climb that topped with 9km to go.
Source: https://www.strava.com/activities/5457812634/segments/2838818772453952392
 
Jun 18, 2021
17
18
1,560
Sobrero did the murito on the Novi Gorica stage (2.69km at 13.7%) in 9:55, and had an average of 442W, if his weight is correct (he's listed at 63kg) that's 7 w/kg for almost 10min, that's really fast and 2 other guys finished just ahead of him in the sprint. Seems to bee correct, Carboni did the climb 1:01 slower that him, he did 395W at 61kg, so that should be exact. Not to mention the fact that they all did around 6.4W/KG for just over 9min on the penultimate climb that topped with 9km to go.
Source: https://www.strava.com/activities/5457812634/segments/2838818772453952392

7W/KG for a sub 10 minute effort is not even worth posting
 
Feb 20, 2012
53,883
44,271
28,180
Sobrero did the murito on the Novi Gorica stage (2.69km at 13.7%) in 9:55, and had an average of 442W, if his weight is correct (he's listed at 63kg) that's 7 w/kg for almost 10min, that's really fast and 2 other guys finished just ahead of him in the sprint. Seems to bee correct, Carboni did the climb 1:01 slower that him, he did 395W at 61kg, so that should be exact. Not to mention the fact that they all did around 6.4W/KG for just over 9min on the penultimate climb that topped with 9km to go.
Source: https://www.strava.com/activities/5457812634/segments/2838818772453952392
Very similar numbers to Peyrol and Neronne in the Tour last year, which was ofcourse at higher altitude.
 
Jul 7, 2013
8,054
14,910
23,180
Funny thing was Dawgs climbing times in that Giro raid were really slow. Even his Finestre time was barely faster than a roflcracked Contador 3 years before.

A lot depends on the circumstances (weather, fatigue from previous stages, tempo of the current stage, duration of the attack). Yesterday Pogacar didn't match his Peyresourde performance in pure numbers but it was arguably more impressive given the circumstances (rainy weather, effort duration, huge gap to his rivals suggesting stage difficulty).
 
Apr 30, 2011
47,071
29,679
28,180
someone said it was 6.3-6.4 W/kg for both ascents combined. So about 6.4 I guess.

Somehow I doubt it was that high.
With a ~10' breather in between (on the top of Romme he would still have to keep going, so I'm unsure of the duration of the descent), it doesn't sound more crazy than Peyresourde and PdBF.
 
May 4, 2011
4,285
783
17,680
With a ~10' breather in between (on the top of Romme he would still have to keep going, so I'm unsure of the duration of the descent), it doesn't sound more crazy than Peyresourde and PdBF.
Indeed. He may have been more tired but the numbers seem to reflect that.

I don't think his peak performances are better than last year. Curious to see how he performs in hot weather (Ventoux, I hope)