PRO vs BEGINNER CYCLIST! (What's the difference in SKILLS, POWER and SPEED??)

[@jasperverkuijl]

What did you think of this comparison? What would you like to see NEXT!?

[@Stoney3K]

Riding skills on some gravel? Or hit the track?

[@MySTREETvideos]

Great video as usual. To answer your question: man, it would be great if you could film a similar video but you against a World Tour top level rider to see just how high can all those power data and other indicators can go.

[@lechprotean]

Maybe comparing Jasper to an actual pro? ;) jk

[@woutervanes3533]

Nice vid. Next time maybe a comparison between you and a full time prof (or someone at continental level) to see the difference between a well-trained amateur with a normal job and somebody who does nothing else than cycling.

[@SirPeterlll]

Comparing efficiency in windy conditions. Example an 1 hour lap with 50% tail/head wind. What would be better, full gas with the head wind or full gas with the tail wind. And the other 50% with "normal" watts. (So example of the example lol Tailwind 450 watts for 30 minutes and 250 watts headwinds vs headwinds 450 watts for 30 minutes and 250 watts tailwinds). What would the time difference be. *edit* ok a smart person would say that there is no difference.... difference in distance then.

[@keithbreaux612]

Would like to see Roel train consistently for a year, and then perform another comparison.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Me too, let's tell Roel!😜

[@nsant]

@@jasperverkuijl Did he do it?

[@jasperverkuijl]

@@nsant nope. He’s been grilling steak pretty consistently though 😂😂 @pitmasterx

[@HighCarbAlex]

@@jasperverkuijl :(

[@tayflaneur2315]

@@jasperverkuijl haha

[@OUTDOORS55]

Roel was a great sport! And thanks for doing the w/kg. Easier to put those power numbers into perspective being a 63kg rider. Always good stuff👍

[@madyogi6164]

Lol, I'm 175 and 69kg. People say I'm skinny, but 63? Sure, less weight to push uphill - still, that's freaking low...

[@_taste]

@@madyogi6164 69kg is low coming from a 91kg rider haha

[@madyogi6164]

@@_taste 👍😊

[@noelarches2894]

This episode is very enjoyable and entertaining. Roel represents most of us who aren’t competitive and just love cycling ✌️👍🤙

[@chrism5433]

Absolutely im 54 having fun lol .but I'm not to slow lol

[@DancingMachine1]

For a total beginner and 91kg , he is pretty good I would say 👍

[@eugendobric]

Cool comparison! Thanks. In my opinion, for a guy who did 600 km on a bike, Roel is doing just great. He undoubtedly has skills from the cycling experience in his earlier years, is in a quite good form physically and didn't spare any expense for the equipment he is using. He surely can get better results with proper training, but it seems he enjoys cycling in a different way than you do. There are many of us out there enjoying nature and the experience of covering long distances by bike, challenging ourselves and competing with our personal results only. We will never be pros and get even near the point where you are with skills, speed and power, but still we have a cyclist's heart and that is what really matters in the end. With our will we compensate for the lack of skills and form, and learn along the way, with time. This kind of videos help us get there faster. 🙂 Cheers!

[@jasperverkuijl]

Nicely spoken!🤙🤙🤙

[@lhotse1716]

Roel is such a great sport, being bashed for half an hour and taking it like a champ! Awesome guy. Hope we'll be able to follow his progress!

[@comrade_youri2966]

It would be cool to see a progression video in 3 or 6 months to see how much Roel has improved

[@Mphalama]

Now for Jasper vs world tour pro

[@jasperverkuijl]

Yes!💪🔥

[@wholesome2792]

I would be satisfied if your recovery pace was my max honestly.

[@DSKHo1968]

You and me both! Just trying to get to that level now, by going put and doing some intervals! Yes, intervals always sucks, as that's what they are designed to do!

[@robertmuckle2985]

You have a very sweet friend there Jasper! Mentoring beginner cyclists is such a positive and rewarding undertaking. When approached with kindness and humour, it can be infectious...and benefits everyone in the long run. Great job. I'm sure Roel will be up for your next challenge before you know it!👍

[@arneb81-31]

Love the comparison. It really helps with "Strava blues". Now I don't feel so bad about my own pace/power/HR numbers compared to some fitter friends/Pros on Strava.

[@PayneDeathz]

This was a fun video to watch! Just started road cycling for the past year and although I'm still at 20km/h average speed, I now am inspired to push myself as hard as Roel did

[@jasperverkuijl]

Awesome!! Go for it!

[@kerbodynamicx472]

Mind if I ask what type of bike is it? I don’t have a road bike but do have a mountain bike. It’s pretty hard for me to sustain above 25km/h over an hour on paved roads. I only used my bike for commuting, but is looking forward to do it as a sport after graduating high school. This video has certainly give me some goals to work towards, and hopefully I can become a pro cyclist myself!

[@impruv]

@@kerbodynamicx472 I went from a hybrid to a road bike and the change is crazy. I can imagine a mountain to road bike will be such a big change.

[@Josepowerzoro]

@@kerbodynamicx472yes you gotta train the right way not just pick workouts you know 😊

[@JamesBouault]

This was so entertaining to watch. Fantastically insightful, interesting and inspiring. Ability levels among cyclists can differ a lot, probably more than most sports actually. But cycling is one of those activities where if one does it often enough, then every-time on the bike will see an improvement in performance, endurance & ability and possible more importantly, enjoyment too! You can almost feel your heart & lungs becoming more efficient every ride you do! Well done Jasper and Roel!

[@jasperverkuijl]

That's what I love a bout it

[@deltagchemistry12]

This was one of your best videos ever! I’m Roel’s fitness and recently started training. It’s great to see how good I can be with dedicated training

[@jasperverkuijl]

Go for it!!💪

[@Gabepedaler]

Haha. This was great! I have been riding for years yet I still identify more with Roel as a rider! 🤙🚲

[@PITMASTERX]

👍🤩👍

[@CareFreeCommuting]

Roel is an absolute charmer and his efforts were so high…👏

[@madyogi6164]

I asked higher in one post about the camera guy... :D I was like whether he likes cycling as well or was he forced to like it... :D

[@MethoxRS]

This was so funny, I truly feel Roel’s pain. After constantly seeing him BBQ and now suffer on the bike, i recognize myself in him! Great video!

[@psy-v]

You guys captured a large part of cycling culture in a well done video! Thank you for putting this together for us all!

[@jasperverkuijl]

Thanks 👍 and you're welcome!🤙

[@davidlongbottom4157]

Roel did very well 👏

[@PITMASTERX]

Thanks David

[@mrjikes60]

I've been watching and enjoying your vids for a while, but this is the best yet so I had to leave my first comment to say chapeau. This just goes to show that whatever bike you're riding, how fast your going, what your wearing etc etc etc the simplicity of cycling is that you can create your own special journey. Two rules I live by are 1) get to your destination safely and 2) have fun doing it!

[@jasperverkuijl]

Cheers to that!

[@dannymn86]

Fantastic video, very entertaining Jasper. As a beginner cyclist I appreciate what Roel went through but also look forward to the progress to be made over the years.

[@BIIIKES]

GREAT video. There's this group that invites me out to ride every Wednesday night. I've never accepted their invite because I'm always afraid I'm too slow and will hold them up. This video has inspired me to give it a go and push myself harder than before, until one day I CAN keep up. Thanks, Jasper!

[@jasperverkuijl]

Go for it!!!!🤙

[@brianluck84]

Worst case scenario you get dropped. But each week you will hang on longer and longer till you get dropped. Eventually you will be in a pace line pulling them

[@BIIIKES]

@@brianluck84 love it- thanks brother 🤙

[@huzaifahmulla3947]

@@brianluck84 yup this 100% works! i did this on zwift with the pace groups, the first time i could only manage around 5km at the pace, now i can go a whole hour! :)

[@nsant]

Hows the progress?

[@marknacional6388]

Roel is sucha great character! This was awesome to watch 👌

[@PITMASTERX]

Thanks Mark

[@jasperverkuijl]

Roel is a boss, he made this video so much fun!💪💪

[@higbert99]

Cracking episode. Roel is a legend, great chemistry between the two of you

[@Broccchedd]

love this. roel pushed himself, jaspers a good , understanding teacher. first video i’ve watched btw

[@jasperverkuijl]

Thanks!🤙🏻🤙🏻 welcome to the cycling fanatics community! ;)

[@CoachAlexTan]

Totally enjoyed this video! It’s motivating me to want to train more and become better. Well done Jasper and Roel is such a great sport!

[@Mr.IhaveTime]

This KZbin video is so authentic it no acting or pre-staging just straight dad n son type feeling 😂😂

[@jasperverkuijl]

Awesome, thanks man!! We didn’t write any script, it’s all improvised (apart from the planned items to “test” of course)

[@tobiasmadero2727]

I've cycled like 8 years on a road and fixed gear bike and im more close to be a beginner cyclist compared to Jasper skills and power

[@jasperverkuijl]

😆🤙🤙🚴

[@BullserkerYT]

bc he has min 5-10 years look at him lol ^^

[@OJesusX3]

You did really good Roel. Thanks for pushing yourself out there man. Stay awesome. 😎🌎✨

[@jasperverkuijl]

Roel is a boss. And he knows how to flip them burgers like a pro!🔥

[@JoJoLaPompa]

I feel so much like Roel right now. Empathy to the max 😂

[@volodymyrkomliev5849]

Good comparison. It was interesting and fun. I am looking forward to the next episode with Roel.

[@jasperverkuijl]

The next cycling or bbq episode? Hahaha

[@volodymyrkomliev5849]

@@jasperverkuijl next cycling video and then bbq 🙂

[@stanislaogerman3743]

Very funny video but let me clarify something, Jasper's sprint power is world class. Very few cyclists can reach 1,700+ watts in a sprint including sprinters at the world tour level; for example Cavendish (arguably the greatest sprinter of all time) max's out in the 1,500's. Retired sprinter Marcel Kittle (one of the biggest sprinters to succeed at the world tour level) max sprint is 1,940. Point is that Jasper is a beast of a sprinter!!!

[@Yoda-em5mt]

He was a super good bmx er witch is a sprinter with jumps and berms 😊😊

[@christianb.1028]

@@Yoda-em5mt That explains a lot. Some BMX-guys have higher power numbers even than track sprinters, way above 2.000 watts. Just not for so long.

[@jimmyhor78]

Mark is a much smaller guy. So in terms of power to weight, he is superior.

[@bishplis7226]

i also started out on bmx (later mtb) racing, also pushing bigger numbers

[@shaunbarnett2972]

It's definitely possible to train quickly toward having a lot of power. I was always a skinny guy and never very athletic but I briefly touched on the world of cycling for about 18 months in my early 20's purely for commuting purposes, but really enjoyed it, and had to climb the steepest hills in Adelaide every day to get home. 46km/day, 5 days a week, and then fun rides on weekends. By the end of this period, I would often break spokes if I took off too quickly. This was back in 96 and my computer didn't measure power, just speed etc. But yeah, my thighs were bulging at the end lol. I should've continued cycling as a pass time. Definitely a regret.

[@swites]

At my local club races we have some top National riders. When they catch us in the handicap races they may as well be riding motorbikes considering the speed they pass us haha! Cool to see just how strong they are. You'd hardly believe it would be humanly possible. Although I'm quite a bit lighter your endurance zone is exactly my tempo btw! Ouch!

[@kitkat5153]

Dat was echt leuk en goed gedaan, Roel! 👌💪

[@nilaya.3447]

The best video for beginner cyclist. 🤘

[@erikvanderveken1408]

That puts things into perspective :D I'm about the same weight (83kg) as you (Jasper) and after a year of consistent training I have an ftp of 300, which I was pretty chuffed with considering I could only manage about 180 when I started, ... but ... Looooooong way to go it seems haha. Bike handling skills is another one, although I must say adding mtbing in the mix has helped me a lot there, as it forces you to learn braking and body positioning.

[@jasperverkuijl]

That's a big increase man! Good job. The next 100 watts will take a little longer i think 😉😉

[@grahambowes756]

I loved this. Great fun. I'm definitely in the Roel category. I use to time trial many years ago, Got back into cycling last year and I am getting fitter but on a hilly circuit I only average 28Kph, but it is getting better. But I love it. My weight is down from 77Kg to 63.5kg. My HR average at that is about 140 [Edit: 166 was my max]. Resting HR around 50. I'm not sure how much faster I will go. But at 65 I think it's OK. Keep posting the great content!

[@shyamfootprints972]

Great going at 65! How long is your hilly ride in which you are averaging 28kmph and what is the elevation gain?

[@grahambowes756]

@@shyamfootprints972 Thanks, generally doing laps around Richmond Park, so my normal evening ride is not that far, about 40Km with about 350m elevation gain I suppose. Don't no if that is reasonable :-)

[@baysidessi]

This was a great video. Funny and informative. Roel was a trooper. Jasper you have 3 jobs: Pilot, Bike racer, & Video producer. This video (production) was first class! Impressive. Keep riding my friend.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Thanks so much!👍🤙

[@ColonelRPG]

You go Roel, what a champ!

[@Southerngreeny101]

The content is amazing right now!

[@enochmogusu8573]

So does this mean I’m an elite cyclist at 138 lbs and 16 years old I can do bigger numbers except for the sprint, unless you compare watts per kg then I can do over 2 more watts per kg

[@enochmogusu8573]

Anyway loved the video! I didn’t realize how big the difference was.

[@CuriousCyclist]

That was not only funny but useful. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@jasperverkuijl]

🫡🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@papagatorackspanner]

"The mountain... err, hill" Roel, I feel ya.

[@Oakpathetics]

Jasper killing it with the cycling skills.. humility, not so much.

[@jasperverkuijl]

It was a bit the act we did in the video mate. I hope you get that.

[@shaunbarnett2972]

lol It was just for a fun comparison.

[@2715jedi]

That was fun to watch...Enjoyed it!!

[@karelt5413]

Roel his pedaling style is like Peter Sagan. Another great vid Jasper. 👍

[@jasperverkuijl]

So he's got the potential!💪 Thanks mate

[@stevenvoskuilen1226]

Haven't watched your channel for a while. But this a very entertaining video. And the video quality is really improved!

[@madeiraislander]

18:54 HAHAHA!!! XD Hilarious man, that reaction was so great xD

[@rainmiguele.bernabe612]

Ty i learned from you i watch this almost 100+ times

[@CharlesOuimet]

Nice vid bro!!

[@vipzstergtdriving1573]

Great episode man. Every weekend warriors gangster until jasper show up asking for one more sprint. 😂

[@jasperverkuijl]

Hahha

[@gannaem2834]

This was very enjoyable to watch as a total beginner! Gave a boost to practice more.. would love to see Roel again after he gets better.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Awesome to hear! Enjoy riding bikes!!

[@evaldasgrenda5241]

Really great video. It was amazing to see how huge gap is between elite cyclist and "beginner". Roel is definitely not an average Joe :) He already has good skills (putting jacket when driving, producing quite high speeds) and quite sporty. A gap between a real average Joe (overweight man, no skills, driving hybrid bike, etc.) and elite cyclist would be really enormous.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Yup 😁

[@Ryan97beyond]

I really enjoyed that! that was awesome!

[@victorpadilha6426]

I like very much this kind of comparsion.

[@ablestudios]

Oh wow, this was fun to watch. I want to start cycling///

[@jasperverkuijl]

That’s fantastic!!! I love to inspire people, great to hear I did with this video!! Let’s goooo!

[@ablestudios]

@@jasperverkuijl let's gooo!

[@solovinojuntoseva8463]

Wow, as an American.... props to the dutch. You guys are born with biking skills. I will forever be Roel.... and you know what? I'm good with being an eternal beginner. I simply love cycling.

[@jasperverkuijl]

That’s awesome man! All for the love of bikes!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@Xflosiv]

Such an entertaining video! Love it, thank you😊 I'm a beginner female cyclist and find it amazing that people have such power. Also, Jasper has the best lips I've ever seen😄

[@jasperverkuijl]

Wow thanks for the compliment 🙌🏻 Enjoy riding your bike!

[@mgittler]

Socks are absolutely necessary for riding on roads with traffic! They’re essential safety gear. Get a pair of neon yellow or orange socks. They go up and down while you’re peddling and attract the attention of drivers. During the day they’re more effective than even a light.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Nice!

[@alexben927]

Awesome Jasper, one of my favorite videos you’ve made. I then watch the BBQ video and that too was awesome, 👍

[@jasperverkuijl]

It was fun huh! Smashburgers man..... What the hell are that?🤣😆😆

[@MarkusOldenburg]

That was a good one. Thanks for the fun!

i love the " dus niet brommen" sign at 4:32 during the complaining xD

[@TheFrozenMister]

What an unexpected crossover between two dutch channels that I watch!

[@jasperverkuijl]

🔥🤙

[@monrezee]

Jasper's BMX background played a huge role in his skill development and power.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Yep

[@javierhenao563]

The only thing after watching this video that I recommend is that if you are going to grab your bottle to drink while riding always do it with your left hand so your other hand is free and ready on the rear brake...if you have to stop abruptly and your free hand is on the front brake....you know what happens next...flying over your handle bars....this recommendation comes out of experience, it happened to me and luckily my helmet saved me cause I landed on my head.....cheers!

[@jasperverkuijl]

That's so unlucky. I always grab my bottle with my right hand and never had any problems. Braking is done with the front, its a matter of modulation. Rear brake doesn't have much stopping power...

[@javierhenao563]

@@jasperverkuijl yeah I guess i got carried away hitting on that front brake..lol

[@MI5Hellsent]

Hilarious video, Roel was a great sport!

[@reapanomin899]

For trackstanding,I noticed that it's far easier to track stand with a middling gear,be it on a road bike or a fixed gear.

[@JibbaJabber]

This was superb entertainment and looked like a good laugh. For a beginner, Roel was great and has a good base - serious potential if he wants to increase his stats. Maybe we should have a few catchup videos with Roel and his buddies. P.S I expect an invite to the next BBQ:)

[@DJKLIBRA]

WAt leuk om jullie op de posbank te zien rijden. Mooie dag uitgekozen. 👍

[@jasperverkuijl]

Ja was prachtig!!

[@danlitwiller6010]

Loved seeing all the people out riding bikes, without lycra and helmets!

[@jasperverkuijl]

That's the dutch way!

[@Aragorn.Strider]

This video is actually way better then you think

[@jasperverkuijl]

Thanks. Why?

[@Aragorn.Strider]

@@jasperverkuijl It covers a wide range of skills you can work on improving your next ride. And in some cases, it could prevent a crash or worse.

[@timsgarage1861]

Jasper, I had a thought. Its rare that I have thoughts so I wanted to post this quick before I forgot it. Maybe you could include more of your flight and cockpit footage on your way to your destinations for cycling. Or anytime that you have some flights that might be interesting to see. I've always had interests in being a pilot. I'm sure many of us envy you. Just so we can live our lives through you :). Maybe its to off topic of cycling for your content? I think its very unique from other youtubers because you have such an interesting way of traveling all over the world and cycling. You could showcase it more.

[@jasperverkuijl]

That's difficult to get through with the boss sorry 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@timsgarage1861]

@@jasperverkuijl oh, yea . I understand

[@timsgarage1861]

;@@jasperverkuijl Still an awesome channel ;)

[@kassipopassi]

What an absolute cool & funny guy Roel is!

[@jasperverkuijl]

🤙

[@dgmast]

Great video; and you have to admit. Roel was pretty good at the track stand for a first timer! Take him on an epic ride?

[@jasperverkuijl]

Yes he was! Practiced that as a kid🤙

[@redepsilon5]

Thank you both for a great video guys, I am just beginning my cycling journey at age 65 after a heart attack. So far I have 6 days and about 13km of riding, but I do have a fitbit on order which has to be worth a few extra kilometers. One day, I hope to be as good as Roel! lol

[@jasperverkuijl]

Awesome man! Good to hear you started cycling! Keep it up

[@TheWisdom3]

From heart attack to timeattack, awesome brohamski! Wish you all the best.

[@tcharlie2280]

Very nice! I learned a few things: )

[@jasperverkuijl]

Good!!

[@Optiqe_]

Interesting to see a beginner. I am also a beginner. I literally started learning how to cycle yesterday. I am 14 years old and I still don't know how to ride a bike. I know that it is pathetic but at least I am trying to teach myself. Today I was able to set a new record, I was able to cycle without falling over for a solid 2-3 seconds which, I know again is pathetic, but so far it is the best I've done. I hope that by the end of this summer, I can ride a bike without any issues.

[@a-dabombstabalincolnrocks9548]

That's awesome! Way to push yourself, as someone that is trying road cycling over mountain biking for the first time, I can totally relate. Keep setting those new records, and they'll add up! Good luck!

[@johnnyaxelsson6666]

Congratulations to a werry good education in a funny way and show us the difference between pros and good average beginners..... We think we are great in cycling til we meet professionals.... Do some videos in hill cykling... Choose of best gears and so on... Drive safe boys whit a smile🙏👍

[@haydenchittleborough2464]

Your best video yet Roel was such a good sport about it to

[@jasperverkuijl]

Cheers

[@Majestic1987]

Jaspers level of fitness is so mindblowing. This really shows how far away pros are from the casual cyclist. Great video!

[@clintonobonyo9014]

Am a pro from Kenya in Africa

[@trentbryan8226]

Great video Jasper, very entertaining 😂

[@alexandermalmstrom8226]

Really good video. I had a blast watching it. Five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@andrew30m]

That was fun, I know Roel from the bbq

[@jasperverkuijl]

🍖

[@delkim3691]

You just need one beginner and you have your best video ever :))) Great fun!!!

[@jakubsleczka]

😍 fact that you compared with Pitmaster X (I love his channel) is amazing and shows how experience and training time is making the difference. Great things in life don't come fast, you have to work it hard! 🔥 Cheers guys!

[@jasperverkuijl]

Super cool to have the bbq fans come over to my channel! Welcome to the cycling fanatics community mate!🤙

[@jakubsleczka]

@@jasperverkuijl I'm rather cycling than bbq fanatic but PitmasterX is one of two channels that I follow because of fantastic sense of humor! So that're two birds with one stone 😉 take care Mate!

[@chrizk.9343]

Get into a bind and this thing is a life saver

[@batstv5107]

I seldom watch a videos that is more than 20 minutes on youtube. Enjoyed the video. Thanks

[@jasperverkuijl]

Glad you enjoyed it!🤗

[@parenthlete]

Great vid!! Love how they both got confused when trying to thing about aero math

[@jasperverkuijl]

Who got confused? I'm not confused haha

[@WolfAs243]

Really interesting video !! You guys are awesome !

[@jasperverkuijl]

Thanks

[@adambaxendale3654]

im ex pro and had 8 years off the bike, now im back on the bike even though im like over 100kg i can still track stand, still change a gilet on the go, still descend well etc. once you learn you never forget. Even my endurance is higher having done nothing for 8 years then when i first started at 16 even though im around 30kg heavier even when i was pro some of the 65 year old ex pro club riders where seriously fast and had good bike handling.

[@jasperverkuijl]

Your body never forgets!!

[@glendahunt8013]

I loved this video! Learned a whole lot and had some good laughs. Wonderful!

[@jasperverkuijl]

Great to hear thanks!👍🤙

[@ravet3254]

Like the Dutch intermingled in the video. Feels like I am back home

[@ruan13o]

I have decided a long time ago that professional cyclists (tbh all professional sports people) are different creatures to the rest of us. They often climb faster than most of us can sprint on the flats. There is absolutely no point comparing! To be honest, for Roel to be able to hold on to the wheel at 45km/h for about 6 minutes is actually pretty good for a beginner! Most beginners won't be able to do that.

[@jasperverkuijl]

By comparison you can put certain things in perspective.

[@proffesor1894]

I am 15 years old and while at my max power my heartrate was 198, was it safe? please tell me

[@jasperverkuijl]

Yes all good. At 15yo you can easily go to 205-210 so no worries. This is no doctors advice, just a general statement. It will depend on your situation

[@ChrisP978]

Get Roel to follow a training plan and he'll see big gains, he has a lot of potential to unlock. Fun vid.

[@skyrm643]

Great comparison! Maybe the best I’ve seen

[@frazebean5117]

If Roel is a beginner then I don't even know what I am.

[@jasperverkuijl]

What are you?

[@frazebean5117]

@@jasperverkuijl a fish

[@jhjansenhtpc]

18:22 we call this "vierkant door de bocht gaan" 😉

[@jasperverkuijl]

Haha ja nogal

[@nicholasmasi9699]

Blows my mind any time I witness an endurance athlete's avg bpm next to a beginner or average joe.

[@adrianm9301]

Jasper, what was your sprint power when you started out? Just wondering how much of it can be trained and how much of it is just talent.

[@jasperverkuijl]

I started at the age of 5, power meters where non existent. I raced BMX for 20 years, never used a power meter. First time i had a power meter was on the road bike. But when ik was 16 I did a test on a ergometer already peaking at 1800w