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I had about a decade of riding before I started tracking power last year.
I don’t think there’s any real benefit to simply looking at your power output now and then as you ride. So first step, you’ll need to record the power data and upload to a program that helps track your training. I don’t like Strava for that, I find the free intervals.icu website to be much better. Look it up.
Second, if you’re going to track power you might as well track your heart rate as well. The two metrics together show a better picture of your performance. Intervals.icu is good for this as well.
I do find that riding to a power-based workout (like steady zone 2, sweet spot, or zone 5 intervals) can be a good way to keep a ride interesting or challenging when all I have time for is an hour or two of riding solo on familiar roads.
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