Normalized Power is a generalized method to calculate the theoretical watts a rider could have pushed with consistent pacing, but of course this difference varies depending on the specific rider (type).
Since I don't have access to Pogacar's power data and sequencing a climb into 30 second segment is impossible to do with video analysis, I can't do anything about it except for guessing.
Excellent post, I hope others can have the same grounded, responsible perspective on speculation morphing into facts. There is many real possibilities in technical data being part of the race, there are only a few technical things that inhibit the ability to do real time monitoring of a rider's output,
Fans would be through the roof excited if Pogacars real time wattage output was displayed on the TV during the race.
We are already seeing more and more technical feedback, with some broadcasts having speed of breakaway compared to peloton, and different sub groups, more rare is cadence and estimated wattage.
Most popular head ends like multiple models from Garmin and Wahoo can easily relay the data..
I love the optimism about Roubaix, personally I factor how often he has crashed on far less challenging roads..the different lines at Paris- Roubaix will be difficult if dry and treacherous if any water involved.. I see him crashing ..
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