CycleOps Power

Power is an absolute measure of workload, and used in conjunction with perceived effort and heart rate, you can become a more informed and smarter athlete. Often reserved for pro athletes, we believe that power is a wonderful tool for all levels of cyclists who wish to improve. Similar to the now-common GPS tool in watches for running, power is here is stay. Utilizing it enables you to understand your energy output, have consistent feedback on your work done, and ensures you can analyze your riding progression and performance. It is the only way to truly evolve your understanding of riding performance. Below are a selection of cool gadgets and tools to consider adding to your cycling training.

If you need any help making your choice, feel free to reach out for our advice: info@purplepatchfitness.com

CycleOps Trainers

CycleOps power-based indoor trainers are the ultimate training tool for any cyclist or triathlete. The reliable and accurate power reading will enable you to maximize specificity, gain insight into progression, and maximize your training time.

Ideal for:

  • Time-starved: No better cycling workout can be had in a short time that a specific session on the trainer, allowing you to make gains within a short window
  • Cold-climates: Weather or winter darkness getting in the way of quality riding? A trainer is the perfect accessory for your training. Guess what, most of our athletes use trainers year-round, even if they live in sunny Florida!
  • Serious athletes and enthusiasts: The specificity and metrics allow you to dial in specific effort and intensity, making gains easier to track and more objective. All purplepatch pros utilize power on the trainer, as do most newbies to cycling!

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Power Meters

When you take your riding outside, you don’t have to lose your specificity.  A hub-based power meter provides valuable 'on the road' information that, if utilized properly, can be your most important training tool. Having a power meter on your bike enables you to also make any regular wind trainer power-equipped, so take it inside as well.

Ideal for:

  • Serious enthusiast or athlete looking for results: The specificity will provide feedback on how you ride, and enable you to become smarter on how you expend your riding energy.  A key element to track absolute workload.
  • Triathlete learning proper race and training pacing: As power is an absolute measure you are well equipped to set up race-specific intensity, and ensure you ride a perfect effort to enable you to maximize the run.

 

 

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Power Meters in Wheels
If you want a complete package, grab a power meter already built into a wheel. You can opt for a more robust and durable training option, or move up to the amazing carbon wheels, that are designed to be able to be trained on, but more than light and aero enough for great racing.

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Other Tools

Great car racks:  Easy, light, and long-lasting.  Great for all vehicles.

Extras:  extra computers, wheel bags, regular trainers etc.

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