Here Are My Power Numbers After 9 Months Of Riding

[@Eramsay121]

EJ putting down upper cat 1/lower domestic pro sprint numbers per the Coggins w/kg chart: "idk if these are good you guys haha, lemme know!"

[@chonk0478]

i was switching tabs between the video and the chart - actual bruh moment

[@kestralrider313]

I too was one of those guys who just had a naturally high sprint (in the 90s), but I was able to take it to another level by doing sprint interval days (10+ sprints) and racing track at So Cal velodromes. Racing the fixies on track forces you to develop near max power from the saddle and at higher RPMs, better handling, and more comfort with touching/bumping other bigger riders which i found made me a better and safer crit racer/sprinter.

[@DoctorWho_1979]

If you have the info, I'd be interested to know how your heart rate range changed over the course of the 9 months. For instance...has your max heart rate increased over the 9 months? How much have your zones changed over that time as well? Just wondering how quickly your heart/lungs "cardio" adapted to the training sessions and achieved sufficient performance to start racing.

[@zachnehr72]

Your sprint numbers are absolutely insane. Give yourself more credit -- there are pro riders who will train for 15 years and never hit 1500w. If you can do 90% of your peak sprint numbers after a hard, fatiguing race, you will be unbeatable

[@tapuzak]

Truth!

[@kalifaatx9429]

but he can’t

[@tapuzak]

@@kalifaatx9429 dude don’t give him motivation to become a freak beast and take over the planet. He’s proven his danger and the threat is too great to ignore at this point. We could all be massacred soon.

[@nicow6808]

If he could do that. Legion would be in europe

[@nateconwi]

This type of rider only suits for short crit. He’s heavy, not aero and less endurance. You cannot compare him to pro who trained for 15years its really really too far from him. That power suits for velodrome sprinter which most of them doesn’t have that huge endurance but can sprint for more than 2500watts

[@honzabe]

Is track racing popular in the US? I have no idea if you could (or would want to) try it but it would be really interesting. Anyway, amazing progress in such a short time.

[@FlyingPastilla]

That'd make a cool vid for sure ! Track cycling needs some love in the US, between the fixie boys, the crit bros and the vast pool of athletes you guys have it could really pick up.

[@chonk0478]

I think the main issue is that velodromes are pretty rare, and the rules (no brakes, single gear) kinda require a dedicated bike - if we built more velodromes things would prob improve a lot

[@FlyingPastilla]

@@chonk0478 True. In Europe they are few and far between as well (often closed down) but there are some. Don't know about the US but over here there are usually track bikes you can rent for the session. Otherwise I'm sure he can link up with someone to have a track bike lended to him. Some shops would be happy to get the exposure.

[@ElouanGardon]

Nice work dude! The improvement is massive! I am exited to see those numbers go even higher over the next few years😎

[@MazingerZX]

What a beast! And even more amazing how humble you are. Keep going EJ!

[@filiphusek]

Love the colors of the TNT shots @ 0:40! First I thought it was from a computer game.

[@cooperk4]

You are lucky this sport found you, you will have much success and I’m here for it to cheer you on!

[@psy-v]

I had a 1600+ sprint with little training but ever since I started focusing on my lower end numbers that has come down a lot. Idk if its just because im 2 years older or because I've trained my muscles a specific way but here we are lol. I dont have nearly as much structure to my rides as you do though so I'll be watching your improvements!

[@StephanieLuff]

I also lost a little off my top end as I worked on my longer efforts. Even after weightlifting in the winter. It makes me think I’m lacking the neuromuscular adaptations because I’m not training my sprint enough.

[@philipb.1950]

yeah the more you gain in endurance the more you will lose on your sprint

[@ThePaulRobertDavis]

Big boy watts for sure! It seems like it's easy for sprinters to get stuck in the mindset of needing more power to win more races. Most of the time, though, it's not their sprint holding them back from more wins, but poor endurance preventing them from getting to the line with a good punch left in the tank. If you're pumping out 1750 watts mid-race, sure dial in your form, but just figure out how to get to the last lap in good position and keep doing on all the endurance work you need to get there fresh. Keep it up dude.

[@TheGamingWarrior10]

Totally agree

[@archievisser3178]

Crazy numbers EJ! Give yourself more credit! Insaneeee! Thank you for all the motivation to get me out on the bike if I’m ever not feeling it in the U.K. weather

[@andrewliles7054]

You can only take one step at a time, but the clock is ticking. Please allow yourself to dream big and have big goals. You don’t have to reveal them to us outside your inner circle. But dream big and then talk with people who can help you get there, just in case it’s possible. Because it might be possible. The meaning comes from the journey and the people you share it with but you have an unknown amount of big talent and you don’t want regrets when you are older. We will enjoy your videos as long as it is in your best interests to make them. Thank you!

[@MrMattie725]

I love how small cycling KZbin is and all these content creators keep refering to each other :D Also, I don't think I've ever seen a World Tour badge on Sauce for Zwift :o

[@edwingosens8798]

Damn EJ, these are very impressive numbers. And the fact that you actually havent trained your sprint, hitting these numbers is insane. It would be funny to see you and Jeff do a little sprinting competition.

[@Mark_Tucker]

Mr. Crit Boi….LETS GET U IN SOME ROAD RACES 🙌🙌🙌 Love, Crit Step-Dad

[@norcalfullraces]

Yes sir!! 😝🤙

[@neelsahay5227]

EJ, you need to come to the velodrome bro. Bring your 1700w.

[@richardbarnhill4794]

What probably helps your sprint the most (same for me) is your background as a pitcher. So much of pitching is in the lower half and over time, we have sneakily developed those muscles and ability to transfer power through the legs. I would also venture to say that you are good at golf too - and if not, you can absolutely smash a drive at the very least!

[@justinbrown6558]

Yes, exactly. I was waiting to read a comment suggesting his strength is attributed to his ability/history as a pitcher. Not a real couch to crit, but who cares! I am a subscriber to Norcal 1 + 2, and am following EJ’s progress with interest! 👍🏻👍🏻 your motivation and vlogs are great to watch…Well done, and I look forward to the next episode! 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️

[@fastasasloth]

His sprint is attributable to his parents, grandparents etc..... :)

[@obstacleracer300]

EJ, did all of these new max sprint numbers occur after recently upgrading/changing your cranks and power meter? The calibration might be off and shifting the numbers higher. My SRAM Force AXS spider power meter factory calibration measures 9.5% too high. I had to change the offset to match a Tacx Neo 2T trainer, as the auto calibration was not correcting the power measurement. Try borrowing some power meter pedals to confirm the accuracy. Alternatively you just might find out the crank power meter is reading low. That being said, your sprint power and sprint power endurance are both exceptional. Plus you have the capacity to put in 1200w efforts repeatedly throughout your races. The results of your sprints speak for themselves!

[@norcalfullraces]

No actually I’ve hit 1700 a few serpeare times on different power meters 🤙 just 1750 my new high was recently yes!

[@YeeFeng]

Alternatively, you can watch the video of him gapping Boardman and Lamperti and know there's legitimacy to the numbers. Those dudes don't just get gapped by anyone.

[@obstacleracer300]

@@norcalfullraces That is awesome! Your progress since getting on the bike last year is nothing short of amazing. Huge FTP gains, huge sprint power…the sky is the limit. I am looking forward to seeing what happens when you add in structured sprint training!

[@mattnugy]

Sprinting: You have it, or you don't. You can add a little by training it, but it's more about choosing the right parents.

[@aarondcmedia9585]

Sprinting: you want there to be a breakaway and you want to be in it, or you don't. It's all about choosing the right break. ;-)

[@wudymoo]

Monster sprint numbers mate. Keep up the good work

[@cahal]

Hi EJ - how long are you doing the daily vlogs for? Was it a limited time? It has to be - don't burn out dude!

[@obikedog]

Those are great numbers. You certainly are blessed with some fast twitch fiber counts! fwiw - My two cents (backed by others!): Train for the race. If a weakness is "limiter" in your race, train it while maintaining strengths. I too am a natural sprinter. But I like long gravel races so my multi-hour threshold power is my limiter; that's what I train most.

[@LyfeisByke]

Legion watching this going, damn his numbers are better than ours…😂

[@Jono01]

You are a natural sprinter for sure. 💪 Great numbers EJ. 👍😎

[@iamqofi]

Jesus, your numbers are amazing 🎉

[@jejesj1377]

Great sprint! Next time I want to see it at the WNC

[@patricklarge3744]

Forget watts, the real question is, how do I cop one of those Velo Kings hats over here in Netherlands??

[@norcalfullraces]

Working on that 🤙😎

[@brandonnielsen694]

It would be really cool if you put a comparison with a graphic of all your different powers to see how much you’ve improved

[@fraserherman8754]

If your 20 min power is 370W then your 1 hour should be closer to 350W? Crazy sprint top end but lower endurance. If it works then dont change anything especially hbing teammates towing you to the end for a max effort finish.

[@KO47893]

I took up cycling in July last summer, and I was already in fairly good shape. Here's how much more power (w/kg) you've got on me: 1 sec: 32% 5 sec: 33% 15 sec: 40% 30 sec: 45% 1 min: 60% 2 min: 54% 5 min: 48% 10 min: 49% 20 min: 53% 30 min: 40% 1 hour: 43% Really shows I need to work on my medium length efforts, but even excluding those, you demolish me across the board. BTW, your peak is in Mark Cavendish w/kg territory.

[@swites]

Power numbers are what one would expect from a top end sprinter. Super high max wattage and trending down after 5mins to be more average(but still good) at the longer efforts. I'm opposite. Crap sprint(13/14w/kg) but good 20min power relatively (4.8w/kg). Just wish it was 6w/kg though!

[@niekversteege]

Did you do a 5 min. effort before your 20 min. FTP test? Siince you're pretty strong in the short efforts you might inflate the 20 min result with your strong anaerobic engine. Crossed my mind because if the relatively large gap between 20-30min power and 1hour power. Would be interesting to see your hour power if you do a dedicated test instead of a crit.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

All your numbers are Great 👍⚡💪. They will grow for sure.

[@IsaacRC]

Blueberry jam it is 😂 seriously it's very interesting to see Jeff's YT "lecturing" actually works proven your great performance and natural ease in sprinting.

[@stevepowley7929]

Kudos great Info...Jesse Coyle be interesting to here you thoughts??

[@niklasbirksted8175]

+1700 is not only cat1 level, it's world tour level. Peak Cavendish would hit around 23w/kg (and almost 1600 watts). I have no idea how on earth you can produce such a ridiculous amount of watts with such little training, it's insane EJ! Also, would LOVE for some more in depth analysis of your sprinting, so we can see your technique and position etc. Good job!!!

[@cornishalps9870]

Cav wasn't renowned for his high numbers. Being able to produce a sprint at the end of a 5 hour race is what is important to world tour sprinters.

[@niklasbirksted8175]

@@cornishalps9870 He was also light and aero as fuck, hence my focus on w/kg. Greipel did 1850-ish, still doesn't change that EJ's numbers compares to some of the best out there. Arnaud de Lie did 961 over 15 seconds in the Giro to beat Mads Pedersen the other day. This was after a short stage lasting 3 hours and 40 minutes. Also, I never implied that five hours would not diminish the amount of power EJ could produce, just that his raw numbers are world tour level. I don't think that's very controversial, just as it's not controversial to say that his loose hair should be costing him +20 watts, that his technique is below average and that I doubt he could sit in the pro peloton, let alone survive a sprint. But numbers are GOOD!!!!!

[@fastasasloth]

@@niklasbirksted8175 AdL is at the giro.....? ;)

[@niklasbirksted8175]

@@fastasasloth hahahahahaha.... Interesting to see if anyone will even reach Rome

[@Robertlavigne1]

My power graph could not be more different. My 2 hour power is higher than your 1 hour but you have me completely destroyed from everything under 20 mins. And that's why I'll be in the breakaway praying the bunch can't catch us!

[@aarondcmedia9585]

I'll be right there with you :D

[@ryankeels4661]

Late to the party but youre just not going get as high of numbers in a race on those 2-10min tests during a race as you are testing them on a trainer or uninterrupted road... Your progress is amazing... motivated me to get back into racing after 15 years away

[@alexanderakins5777]

Bro it’s wack how close all of your numbers are to mine, it’s like we’re the same person. Within +-10-20 watts on every stat pretty much and we are almost the same weight. I’m 1731w peak and 370w 20min and 182lb

[@JoseRodriguez-yn9so]

What is the app/website used to track #’s

[@norcalfullraces]

Strava

[@brucelantry8132]

What are you using to track your power? (Just for information purposes--not trying to troll)

[@norcalfullraces]

I have a power meter in my chainring. But I’ve used pedals and single sided crank as well. So a little bit of everything

[@CyclingChefDiane]

Yep EJ needs to try track :)

[@stephen_101]

1700! That's very impressive EJ. I can't get above 1250 - guess I'll be binging on blueberries from now on!

[@fedoresko]

Looks these numbers are enourmous! I'm pretty sure it is enoght to win any race at all. Looks the only thing to improve is tactics and team work )

[@bobbrian6526]

your top end is way better than your bottom end. so train your vt1 and lt2 to get better at tt type efforts, or longer events

[@robertskochinstitut6653]

Decent Sprint, but you are heavy. Not an issue in most US crits as most don't seem technical and the accelerations aren't as sharp. If you improve the endurance part it will be so much easier in longer races.

[@rayhernandez6587]

Lance Armstrong was 170 lb. What are you talking about 😂

[@hammerridecycling7630]

hey EJ do you ride zwift or just ride outside?

[@norcalfullraces]

Probably going to Zwift today! I do a lot of both!

[@joseott6364]

Ej with his freaking watt privilege

[@Louisvw]

In awe at the size of this lad's numbers lol

[@phoneindustrydesign]

my FTP is 130w and my sprint is 350-400w after 2 years of amateur cycling, with my 71kg I'm guessing I need to improve a lot 😂

[@YannickLB]

Respectfully: how is that even possible? That's horribly low.. Maybe go see a doctor to get some bloodwork done. Something is not okay.

[@ChrisP978]

I'm not sure what you're measuring your FTP with but does seem a bit low. A lot of the beginner amateurs like yourself usually fall right below 200 and can easily get well above that with some structured training.

[@MrKostaja]

Don't worry, your sprint is good.

[@SH-mu9qm]

I don't understand how you can say with a straight face (although there is a smirk the whole time) that you dont know how your numbers compare, when youre flashing up data that has a category which compares you to, at various time intervals, world tour pros etc. Maybe it's because I'm not an american, and the whole golden retriever personality is lost on me (I do see how it can be charming), but I find this whole couch-to-crit season 2 very off - there is something funky and disingenuous about it all. Wasn't there a video recently where you pretended you'd never ridden a MTB before, despite admitting a MTB background as a teen, prior to your collegiate experience in baseball? I appreciate this is not the popular POV in the comments section either here or on Jeff's channel - but I can't keep watching these videos without getting my doubts off my chest.

[@s.angello]

Dude ahs ridden a lot in the past but they try to hide it pretty hard. Think there was even posts on reddit with old strava activities to back it up

[@unistriker]

I agree with you. The playing it off as never ridden a bike before is weird. Even in this video he says 5 months of structured training when a quick glance shows training since August Last Year.

[@sunshinecycling]

Yes, some people are born with sprinting ability, whether running or cycling. But, yes, you should train it if that's your strength. You are literally on a team where you are being protected as the sprinter. Perhaps some peak effort sprint intervals? Does Jeff not do that? Maybe he doesn't need to because he does Alveso every week.

[@matt.rus1]

"I eat a lot of blueberries" 😂 yeah errm thanks EJ 😅

[@dave12059]

And I was expecting a mounting and ride of the new rims! 😂

[@billkallas1762]

What happened with the crash? Obviously, just some skin was involved. Most importantly, did the team kit survive?

[@martinhudobivnik5895]

👀

[@felipeaguila3039]

Your HR is pretty low for max efforts. How old are you? hehe congrats on the numbers

[@Djalmatec91]

Dumb question: if you 1h power is 299, why your FTP is not 299?

[@norcalfullraces]

I haven’t really gone for a 1 hour of straight power. The normalized for that 1 hour was 360. That’s just the most power I’ve done for a hour so far 🤙

[@labi09r1]

You need to focus on bringing your “race awareness” to the level of your power numbers…

[@maxwelldoyle4506]

The honey adds more watts with the blueberrys.

[@tommacz9088]

Killer numbers

[@ElouanGardon]

Also those sprint numbers are crazy!! You can put out 200 watts more then mark Cavendish!

[@user-mg8lx8ht8f]

but you know mark cavendish is better because his leg torso and arm length are perfect for sprinting ej does not have the perfect body but still big boy numbers

[@MeiMeiDoggy]

Not taking anything away from EJ amazing power numbers, but Mark is after a 5-6 hour hard ride. Then staying with the lead out train going at 7-900w for the last 1km. And then sprinting to the finish.

[@nicschne]

That hour at 299 was normalized to 362 … so a little misleading to say only 299 watts

[@honzabe]

Also not taking anything away from EJ amazing power numbers, but also... Mark Cavendish is a lot smaller and lighter.

[@huntingsynth]

If you haven’t trained to do 5/10/20 min efforts you don’t know where you really are

[@SnappyWasHere]

The long duration will come with time. Take years to build the circulatory system in the legs. And long efforts are all aerobic.

[@sjusup]

I would argument it's a combination of good genes and weight allowing for greater pressure on pedals. Given insanely fast progress and age, numbers could go much higher regardless of them being high as they are.👍

[@DavidLaburglier]

I been riding 20 years and can only do 700 watt sprint

[@ChrisP978]

Some of that might be genetics or previous gym background. I'm 50 and can still hit 1200 but used to train legs a lot in the gym.

[@GravelRacer1]

Frigging natural. I am definitely not a high responder. Though I did increase my FTP over 30W since Winter....still not even close to your power.

[@PrinzLev1]

Bro has insane diesel engine

[@ronm7114]

Never trained sprint: 1700 watts Me, trained plenty sprints: cant even hit 1000 watt.

[@ASGundogs]

50% of me is inspired by your journey EJ, 50% of me wants to throw my bikes in the trash and take up another sport! If you weren't such a nice guy, I would find these videos hard to watch. (That's clearly my problem, not yours.) If you've ever watched Good Will Hunting, I imagine you as Will burning your power number in front of the professor whilst saying "Do you have any idea how easy this shit is for me!" 🤣

[@johnflynn4923]

Dude, your numbers are serious. Stay away from EJ land, ride smart and you'll be needing a trophy room pretty soon!

[@michaelgraycycling]

Animal!

[@pmcmpc]

I think your real FTP is way lower than 360W or so you mentioned a couple of weeks ago. If your best hour power is only 299W, your FTP (40 mins) is absolutely no way 60W higher. Even 30W higher would be a fairly drastic falloff from 40 to 60 mins. Extrapolated FTP from 20 min tests is quite often very inaccurate. Looks like it here. You have insane top end though.

[@ChrisP978]

It wasn't a 1 hour power test though, just a surgy longer race. May not be 360 but certainly a lot higher than 300.

[@EJGilb]

Did you miss where it said: NP 362?

[@michaellarsen596]

His NP for his best one hour 299AW was 360w+, so definitely closer to 360 FTP.

[@Ultegra10SPD]

Sorry can't watch. I'll only get discouraged. Here is a view, like, and comment instead. -U10

[@Franchise8-8]

The fake humble bragging is super annoying, NGL 🙄

[@docpewpew]

Nah those are cat 5 numbers dude you should be doing 500 watts for 1 hr than we talking 😂😂😂

[@lusiiiman]

absolute animalistic

[@cahal]

Very very impressive power numbers by the way.🦾