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Increase your threshold power: Join Power Meter Project 2008!

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Back in January 2007 I did a Power Meter Project to find out how people I didn´t know personally responded to some of my training theories. They performed a 12 week training program with power profile tests in week 1, 6 and 12. The results were really impressive with progress in all major physiological parameters.

Now I’m looking for riders who want to be a part of my project:

Increase your threshold power in 31 days

Requirements:

• Age: 18 years or older
• Own a power meter (SRM, PowerTap, Ergomo or Polar CS600)
• Training amount: 10-14hrs per week.
• Follow the training plan strictly

What do you get?
You get a free 31 days training program that will increase your threshold power. There will be self performed physical tests on day 1 and 31. Training amount will be 10 to 14hrs per week. The training program will be personalized to your current physical fitness based on self performed tests.

If you are interested in being a part of this project, please leave a comment on this post. I will contact you via email with more info.

Last chance to participate is July 7th.

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65 Responses to “Increase your threshold power: Join Power Meter Project 2008!”

  1. Jesper, I’d like to participate in your project. I’m still recovering from a broken pelvis and sacrum in July and would like to work with you again.

  2. Hi, I am a bigginer but entuciastic person, I’d like to participate in this program, I wish you consider my request.

    Javier, Mexico City.

  3. edgardo delgado on June 12th, 2008 at 5:08 am

    yes, I’m very interested in your power project. I have a computrainer and a member of a racing cycling club. at the present time I compete on cat 4 and master, yes I’m over 18 years old and a very dedicated cyclist.
    thank you very much

  4. sounds great.. I’ve been racing for 10 years and just got a powertap

  5. Can I repeat? Last time I wasn’t as fit as I am now…you’ll have to work harder :-)

  6. I am interested in your project, I am not in great shape; however, i am willign to put the time into the program and have the Polar CS600 computer ready to go. Thanks!

  7. Phil Harrison on June 12th, 2008 at 7:06 pm

    I would like to take part inthe power meter project

  8. Greetings,

    Yes, I’m very interested. I’m 46 years old and compete in Masters and Cat4s, own a PowerTap and currently train 8-14 hours each week. Please advise, thanks much.

    Walt

  9. Hi there,

    I am 39 and SRM- & TACX Cosmos-equipped.
    As of now I can count on >14hrs / week of training time, in blocks of 3 hrs or less according to the routine.

    Thanks

  10. 1st season with power for me. Just 31 days, increased threshhold power , this could be a nice fitness bump for the end of season targets.
    Sign me up - Steve

  11. I’d be keen but I haven’t bought the powermeter, yet. Can’t make up my mind, which one to get but this might put the pressure on to make a decision now. When does the project start?

  12. Hi, i’m 22 years old and i’m an italian cyclist. Tha last season i completed around 45 races criterium with some of these with a good resoults. I have a Powertap SL 2.4 system, and i have much more than 14 hours per week to train… expecially after the end of june… i’m in vacation and i can stay all the time on the bike.

    Ciao
    Antonio

  13. Happy to see all these positive responses to the project. I will come up with a detailed description of the project next week and if we get even more riders into this project it will be possible to do some nice statistics on the outcome.

    Thanks to Gonzalo and Paul who both participated in Power Meter Project 2007 and now are ready for Power Meter Project 2008.

    Best regards,

    Jesper

  14. jesper can you contact me via email? I would talk with you… if is possible about your project.

  15. Hi, am 24 & very much interested. I’ve not been cycling for the last 7 months due to work constraints. am just about to buy my second bike and i believe your training would jumpstart my cycling passion.

    Asante.

    Sam, Nairobi - KENYA

  16. Hello. I am a back of the pack cat III looking to move up in the pack. 33 y/o, three years racing, 10-14 hours per week works fine for me. Poorly self-coached and always looking to learn what works better for my physiology. Let me know if you need more info/stats etc.

  17. Hi,

    I meet the requirements and I am very interested in the power meter project.
    I’m 31, have been using a Powertap for about 6 months and mostly compete in hill climb races.

    Thanks

  18. Hi Jesper. Also keen to get involved. Let me know the next steps.

  19. Hi, I am interested in your powermeter project. I am a 44 year old Cat 2 masters racer. I have been racing since 1984. I train about 12-15 hours a week. Thanks. Erik

  20. I would like to participate as well. 31 year old age group triathlete, ironman distance. I am new to power training, just got a new TT bike with a Powertap 2.4 on it.

  21. Steven Chirco on June 20th, 2008 at 5:55 am

    I would like to participate. I just had a ACL and High Tibia Osteotomy (open wedge) surgury. I would like to gain what I lost during surgery. I have a SRM, Power tap and Computrainer.

  22. Yori Kamphuis on June 20th, 2008 at 10:28 am

    Hi Jesper, sounds like fun. I’d like to join you as well, 22-year old race cycler here. When does the project start?

  23. Hi there, I am keen to take part in this. I’m a kiwi cyclist and racing here in the US. Doing a bunch of races in California later this month and also doing the Superweek in Chicago. I’m also Deaf, and sponsored by a Hearing Aid company - Hansaton Hearing Systems. I’m racing at the top level but really want to improve my sustainable power. Maybe working with you will help this. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Cheers, Daniel

  24. Just some further info on me: I’m competing at the Deaf Olympics next year in Taiwan, representing New Zealand. I competed at the World Deaf Cycling Champs in San Francisco in 2006 - and got the bronze medal for overall on omnium points. I’ve been riding for 3 years now and typically train between 8-15hours a week depending on the weeks whether in base/taper/race mode. It averages around 11-12hrs. Cheers. Daniel

  25. Jim Gomillion on June 23rd, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    Hi Jesper,

    I am very interested in your Power Meter Project and will follow it to the letter. I am reasonably fit 48 year the particpates in several group rides weekly. 10-15 hours a week depending on time of year. I just recently purchased a Power Tap and would like to train properly with power. Please consider my request. Thank You

    Sincerely,
    Jim Gomillion
    Clearwater Florida

  26. Hi, I’d like to participate in your project. i am 35 years old. I train 12 hours per week. I just got a powertapSL.
    thank you,

  27. Joao Marques Almeida on June 24th, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    I practice mountain bike and some road exits for training.
    I’m interested in your power program.
    I have a Polar 725, can you consider my request.

    Thank you

  28. HI Jesper, I just came across your invitation to join your program and I am very interested in giving it a try. I meet all the necessary requirements and am very eager to increase my threshold power via a specified training routine.

    Thanks, Mike

  29. I am really intrested in seeing some results in my training and I am a beliver in the power tap, I havent been able to purchase one yet. I feel like I have stalled in the increase in my preformance. I race mountain bikes and after the National Championships in July I really want to shift my focus to mainly road, I have gotten very strong on the road, however I feel like I have hit a wall and I think a help from a power meter would help! I would love to be apart of this program!

  30. I am interested in Power Project. Thanks for the opportunity.
    Mike Harding

  31. Hi Jesper, I have a tt on Aug. 3rd so this should be good timing, please sign me up.

    Thanks

  32. Hi there,

    Yes, I’m very interested. I’m 39 years old and compete in Masters and Cat4s, own a Polar and currently train ~10 hours each week. Please advise, thanks much.

    emil

  33. Hello,

    I just got a road bike a couple weeks ago… I’m pretty new at this whole thing, but I’d like to try your training program. I meet your requirements. Looking forward to it!

    Paul

  34. I hope I’m not too late, but I want to participate in your project.

  35. [...] 2, 2008 · / Cycling Training Just a little note to all the riders who have entered the Power Meter Project 2008. I have moved to a new apartment from the 1st of July which make our home look like a mess for a [...]

  36. Yes I am interested please include me.

    Thanks

  37. I’m interested if it’s all geared to cycling.

    -mike

  38. I would love to take part in your project. I’ve been riding now for about two months. And always looking for ways to improve my riding ability.

  39. Michael Rand on July 4th, 2008 at 5:27 am

    Hi I am very interested to see if you can increase my threshold.
    My threshold power is roughly 320 watts currently. I train roughly between 10 - 18 hours a week.

  40. Sign me up! Thanks for the tips.
    Cheers

  41. manny ferreira on July 6th, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    I am a triathlete and would like to improve my bike splits! Can you help!
    cheers

  42. Hey fella,I would like to participate in your program!Please sign me up,and thank you for the cycling tips.:) I’m also interested in increasing my threshold. I train hard through the weeks, approximately 250-300 km pro week.

  43. Jaime Ramirez-Serrano on July 7th, 2008 at 8:32 am

    I would love to participate in your Power Meter Project. I have been racing for 3 years, have tried to increase my power output using different training techniques but no one has really helped me.

    I would like to try your techniques.

    Cheers.

  44. Definitely interested in the 2008 project. Sign me up!!

    Cheers,

    John.

  45. Hi
    Hope I’m not too late… would like to try your method.
    Thanks

  46. i would love to take part if it is not to late. just got powertap, im 18 years old and after any help or support.

  47. Hi

    I only just found your post, would like to participate if not too late. Age 39, Polar CS600, training approx 12 Hour\week

    Cheers

  48. Hi,

    I have missed the deadline but I would love to participate if it is not too late. I’m 28 years old.

    Cheers

  49. Hi

    I hope I’m not too late as I would like to participate in your Power Meter Project.

    Thanks.

    Brian

  50. I’m 28y from Austria, just finished the Ironman Austria with a bike split of 5:09h, gotta get that sub5 next year. Using an ergomo.

  51. I have only come upon the website today. Is it still possible to participate?

  52. Hi,
    I found this website today. Is it possible to paricipate?
    regards,
    Vitaly.

  53. Hello,
    Would like to participate in your project.
    Have been training with a power meter for 3 years but only downloading info for 3 months.
    Am Currently a Masters Cat 2 in California.
    Thanks, Scott

  54. Aargh! Missed the deadline - Cat 4 racer, good sprinter (Max. 1500+ W @ 5 s, 73 kg) - now very interested in raising my VO2 max/TH power since it’s a definite weakness as shown in my last races.

    Thanks,

    Rod

  55. Any possible way to still participate?

    MSP DTX

  56. Just found this site and would love to participate. Just purchased a Quarq CinQo with Garmin 705, am new to power training. Cat 4 racer, in third season of racing. Had a full-time heart rate based coach last season, can’t wait to learn about power training.

    Thanks!

  57. I just found this site. I also just purchased a Power Tap July 24. I am not racing yet, but would like to start as a Cat 5 next year. Can you help me to get started?

    Thank you,

    Allie

  58. I know it is past the date but I would still like to participate if possible.
    I am a keen TT’ist and would like to increase my threshold power (the holy grail).

  59. I know I am best the deadline as well, but I would still like to try the program please. I am not sure if you are allowing this, but please let me know. Thank you.

  60. I know I am also behind the power curve but I have been cycling for a year now and just purchased a power tap and am looking for some guidance to signifigantly increase my performance. Would greatly appreciate your tutelage. Thank you, Paul

  61. Hi, I just found your site. I would like to take part of the program if is possible.

    Cheers
    /Dag

  62. I just got a power meter! Is it too late? It is very hard to find training plans using power.

    Thanks.

  63. I’ve got powermeters and a years worth to data but have had no increase in my http://FTP... I want to time trial better and have tried very hard to improve and have not succeeded. At least with all of my data I have a substantial baseline for comparison.

    any help would be appreciated.

  64. I am looking to improve my threshold over the winter months. I would like to view your program. Thanks

  65. Is it too late? Would like to participate

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