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Increase your threshold power: Join Power Meter Project 2008!

June 11, 2008 by Jesper Bondo Medhus

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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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About Jesper Bondo Medhus

I am a medical doctor with a special interest in cycling training. I work at the Hospital of Vejle using clinical physiology and nuclear medicine to diagnose cancer and heart patients. I have written two e-books: Time Effective Cycling Training and 12-Week Winter Training Program.

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  1. Gaby says

    July 19, 2008 at 11:24 am

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

  2. Vitaly says

    July 20, 2008 at 6:58 pm

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

  3. Scott says

    July 28, 2008 at 12:37 am

    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

  4. Rodrigo Diaz says

    July 28, 2008 at 11:44 pm

    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

  5. MSP DTX says

    August 1, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    Any possible way to still participate?

    MSP DTX

  6. Joel Toms says

    August 8, 2008 at 7:42 pm

    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!

  7. Allie says

    August 9, 2008 at 3:18 am

    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

  8. Alan Bullock says

    August 21, 2008 at 7:57 pm

    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).

  9. David Ribbens says

    August 24, 2008 at 10:31 am

    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.

  10. Paul says

    September 11, 2008 at 12:03 am

    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

  11. Dag says

    October 6, 2008 at 3:08 pm

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

    Cheers
    /Dag

  12. JoAnn says

    November 2, 2008 at 4:38 pm

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

    Thanks.

  13. Les says

    November 14, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    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.

  14. Sheila says

    November 15, 2008 at 5:44 am

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

  15. Jason says

    November 18, 2008 at 7:48 am

    Is it too late? Would like to participate

  16. Thor says

    December 4, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    Would love to experiment with my training. I am a adventure relay cyclist, formerly Semi-Pro downhiller, (the category has been removed) Cat. 3 lead out man (my brother is my Cat 3 Dominant Sprinter), and shop Mechanic as well as college student. I am 32, 6’5″ and BMI of 23-24. This may be suplimentary to my current training, or it might be a replacement, whatever you suggest, as long as your program allows me to burn the nesc. callories to maintain what I feel is my pre-training season fitness. I would love to see where this goes.

  17. Quang says

    December 29, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    Hello,
    I just stumble on this post now and wonder if you have future test/training available soon? I do have powertap and love to keep all my training in detail. Thanks!

  18. Michael says

    February 6, 2009 at 4:53 pm

    I do have a Power Tap and is very interested in your Power Meter Project. Please?

  19. Sebastian O says

    March 13, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    Hi, I’m a Expert mountain Biker, that trains 90% in the road with powertap in FL, very interested in your program..

  20. Karl says

    March 30, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    Hi, I’d like to try the program using a Kurt Kinetic Power Meter on one of their wind trainers. I am 40, have done a number of Olympic Distance triathlons and am getting back into training again. I’d be interested to know whether this can be done on a wind trainer over a three month Winter period. Thanks

  21. Stephen Kelly says

    April 10, 2009 at 11:18 am

    Hi,

    I would like to participate in your progrmmae.

    I am 34, Type 1 diabetic since early childhood. Up until 3 years ago I was Cat 3 racer. Also swam competitively as a teen.

    Have done nothing for the last 3 years.

    Best regards,

    Stephen

  22. Matt Kolling says

    April 28, 2009 at 3:33 am

    I would like to participate in your program.
    I am 41 years old and have been cycling for sometime.
    I am currently on cholesterol medication and 80 mg of Sotalol for my heart. however my body fat is at 6% and am in good physical condition. Because im on Sotalol my resting heart rate is very low (46) and at max effort my heart rate is only at about 165 bpm. I ride about 100-250 miles a week currently. I have a lot of hills where I ride so I tend to be climbing a lot.
    Best regards,
    Matt

  23. Chris Harvey says

    April 30, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    I’m keen to give it a shot – is it still a happening thing? I ride track and rode. Have an SRM pro and have lactate profile & power data from recent testing.

  24. miki says

    June 25, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    Hi,
    Would love to take part in your project.
    regards,
    Miki

  25. Mike says

    June 26, 2009 at 7:04 pm

    Jesper – definitely interested in participating.

    Mike

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