In 2012, the Triangle (HT) will be a group event, aiming for a ride time of less than 10 hours. We’re recruiting some local hotshots to make it possible. What else will it take? If we assume the same work (6773 kJ) and less time, then power has to go up. For 9:45, it will be 193W. Of course, if the group rides effectively, we can do less work for the same or greater speed. 193W of endurance power is a suitable target – we will double that power to establish a target Maximum Aerobic Power of ~385W.

Well, first we’ll try to double our preparation time, from 100 to 200 hours. Considering all the empty weeks from Jan-Mar in 2011, it looks doable. The HT always happens around the summer solstice, so that gives us 25 weeks, 4 hours a week of training to get there.

Second we’ll plan our training mix – 70% endurance (<50% MAP) and 30% specific training. The final 30% will be time spent in the 20 minute power range, the 4 minute power range, and the 30 second power range. Intervals on the SRM indoor trainer are in order, laying the foundation for the rest of the season. Once we hit the road, the schedule will be the Banff Bike Fest Stage Race. The HT will go off in the weeks following, and finally the Gran Fondo Axel Merckx will end the first half of the season.

The second half of the season is up in the air – if you have any recommendations for an event, let us know! Contact us or Twitter @thebikeage.

Other news for the season will be a cross-promotion with a bicycle manufacturer – stay tuned! In addition, we finally have an Android Telemetry option available for Sony Xperia phone users – details to follow in another post.

SRM Training System including PC 7 and accessories (Speed and HR sensors, Clip, USB Cable, and Charger, Standard 53X39:   $4,745 USD/CAD, $4,795 (Compact 50X34)

SRM Training System including Special Edition Alloy PC7 and accessories: $4,945 USD/CAD

Campagnolo Powermeter, 53X39 or Compact 50X34 Chainrings: $3,995 USD

First systems will ship in the first week of December – please contact us for inquiries!

KONA, HAWAII (October 8, 2011) – SRM, makers of the world’s most advanced power measurement training systems, will share
SRMlive Telemetry with the triathlon world at this year’s Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona. SRMlive is a real-time feed of
power, speed, heart rate, cadence, and GPS position on www.SRM.de.

SRMlive will provide the live cycling human performance feed of world-class triathletes: Michael Weiss, Faris Al-Sultan, Dirk Bockel,
Cameron Brown, TJ Tollakson, Matty Reed, Joanna Lawn, Catriona Morrison, Rachel Joyce, Amanda Stevens, Virginia Berasategui,
Caitlin Snow, Kelly Williamson, and Samantha Warriner. SRMlive will also feature Scott Rigsby, the first double amputee to complete
Ironman Hawaii, Matt Michelson, the Ironman rookie sharing his journey with the world through the web, and Asker Jeukendrup,
distinguished researcher and sports nutritionist.

SRM founder Ulrich Schoberer expresses his excitement about the boosting popularity of real-time live human performance data, “The
Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona is the most famous and most important triathlon competition. We are proud that many of the
best triathletes train and race with the SRM Training System – pacing themselves in the most sophisticated way. Having the ability to
show their capacity on the bike live will offer viewers a rare opportunity to get an insight in tactics and performance. A very special thanks
to all athletes who agreed to ride for SRMlive.”

SRMlive Telemetry athlete: Dirk Bockel (Ironman World Championship 2010)
“SRMlive Telemetry is a great tool to give everyone an inside view on how tough the conditions actually are when we are out
there. It brings watching the race to a new level. I am very proud to be part of this project and have believed in SRM since the
beginning of my Ironman career.”- Dirk Bockel Professional Triathlete

SRM, based in Jülich, Germany, with offices in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Christchurch, New Zealand; and Lucca, Italy, invented
the mobile bicycle PowerMeter in 1986. In triathlon SRM is an official supplier of Team Commerzbank and Team Abu Dhabi and in
professional cycling SRM is an official supplier of Team RadioShack, Team HTC Highroad, Team Astana, Team Saxo Bank – Sungard,
Team Liquigas Cannondale, Team Leopard Trek, Team Sky, Team BMC, Team Omega Pharma – Lotto, and USA Cycling. Numerous
professional triathletes trust SRM Training Systems including Craig Alexander, Andreas Raelert, Michael Weiss, Catriona Morrison, and Rachel Joyce.

Available now – Powermeter only $2,845.00, complete System $3,595.00

One in stock now. $950 CAD, $400 donated by SRM to PLAN International.