How to Calculate Your Own VO2Max

As every cyclist and coach knows, training with power is the gold standard. What many do not know, however, is that it can tell us much more than just training zones. We can use the information gathered through field testing to calculate a cyclist’s VO2Max.  The beauty of this concept is that anyone can do it, and the calculation is very reliable and accurate.

In order to calculate your VO2Max, you need to measure two data points.

Your Life is Changed Forever

Pat Kapp’s Saga – Your Life Is Changed Forever 

told by his coach, Len Pettyjohn

Pat is currently an active 72-year-old male cyclist from LaQuinta, California, and a long-time figure in the So Cal racing community. He was riding the Palm Springs Century in February 2007 when he felt sensations of indigestion at the 15-mile mark and found himself being passed by riders who normally couldn't even hold his wheel.

Importance of the Transition

By PCG Coach Chris Myers

As summer gets closer, we are starting to enter our primary race season.   Many of my athletes are striving to peak to win their “A” race events.  For me, I focused on trying to complete something on my bucket list.  I wanted to complete my first Xterra Triathlon event.