This week features Dave Schell, a product expert at Best Bike Split and former TrainingPeaks director. He dives into how BBS optimizes bike pacing for better overall race performance. Learn about using power data to create effective race strategies and tailor your TSS for Ironman outcomes. Dave also discusses integrating live weather data to adjust pacing and the importance of practicing these strategies to build confidence. Plus, hear tips on using BBS's free plan and how it can transform your race execution!
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Pacing Depends On Course And Conditions
Best Bike Split uses course, power and weather data to create optimized bike pacing that preserves run performance.
It reveals that optimal pacing varies by terrain and conditions rather than a single steady power target.
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Use A Training-Stress Budget
Use training-stress budget (TSS) to choose a sustainable bike intensity that still allows a strong run.
Target a TSS around 270–285 for Ironman-style efforts to preserve the marathon.
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Practice The Course Targets
Practice the course-specific power targets in training so your perceived effort matches race demands.
Train flats, climbs and headwinds to the plan so you can rely on feel if a power meter fails.
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This week we have Dave Schell from Best Bike Split on the show. BBS is an online software package that will help you deliver the perfectly paced bike leg to ensure you get to the start of your run leg ready to deliver your best performance. Dave explains how to use BBS takes your power data, course info, and race day conditions to predict your race performance and create the perfect power plan so you can hit your best bike split ever. The easiest way to save your marathon!
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