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Originally Posted by MattTuck
Will a power meter and accompanying structured training plan make you faster? Sure. But if you're really that hungry to ride fast, I bet you could accomplish similar results at a fraction of the cost using a combination of periodization and interval training.
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I beg to differ. If, and thats a big if, you are able to accurately monitor any signs of overtraining, its going to take longer to reach the same level. HR+power based training is the shortest way to get fit and strong using a structured program. Sure, you can get strong riding 4hrs a day without a power meter or HR monitor, but thats not what we are talking about here. When people talk about "old school euro pro's" training on "feel", they sometimes forget that training on "feel" involved riding for 5-8hrs per day.