{"id":1490345,"date":"2021-11-15T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.bkool.com\/?p=1490345"},"modified":"2021-11-19T13:44:29","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T11:44:29","slug":"what-are-the-cycling-metrics-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.bkool.com\/en\/2021\/11\/15\/what-are-the-cycling-metrics-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the cycling metrics you need to know?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you feel overwhelmed by cycling data and metrics<\/strong>, don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ll help you to get your head around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data is essential to getting the most out of your training<\/strong>. In fact, there are few serious cyclists we see today without a cycling computer or smart watch. These devices provide data that is quite familiar to many of us, such as distance or speed. But you can also get metrics using external sensors, such as a power meter or a heart rate monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s take a brief look at the most important cycling metrics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, power is the most baffling cycling metric to any new enthusiast. However, it is one of the key pieces to improving performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To put it simply: power is the amount of energy you are applying per unit of time<\/strong>. In cycling, it is measured in watts <\/strong>(w) and is extracted by multiplying the torque on the pedals by the cadence. Because of this mathematical nature, it is the most accurate and reliable way to measure cycling performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of cycling metrics directly related to power <\/strong>that you should also be aware of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n