MOST CYCLISTS CAN’T HIT 1000 WATTS | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 591

<p>🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉<a href="http://www.trainerroad.com"><u> ⁠</u></a><a href="about:blank"><u>www.TrainerRoad.com⁠</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!</p><p>iTunes:<a href="https://trainerroad.cc/apple2"> <u>⁠https://trainerroad.cc/apple2⁠</u></a> </p><p>Spotify:<a href="https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2"> <u>⁠</u></a><a href="https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2%E2%81%A0"><u>https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2⁠</u></a></p><p>Google Podcasts:<a href="https://trainerroad.cc/google"> <u>⁠</u></a><a href="https://trainerroad.cc/google%E2%81%A0"><u>https://trainerroad.cc/google⁠</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>// TOPICS COVERED</p><p>(00:00:00) Welcome!</p><p>(00:01:20) Listener Question: Can Everyone Hit 1000 Watts?</p><p>(00:04:05) How Rare Is a 1000-Watt Sprint?</p><p>(00:08:37) How Age and Weight Affect Sprint Power</p><p>(00:13:04) How to Train for a Bigger Sprint</p><p>(00:16:39) Listener Question: Is 5 W/kg Possible?</p><p>(00:21:35) What Training Volume It Takes to Reach 3, 4, and 5 W/kg</p><p>(00:28:01) How Rare Is 4 or 5 W/kg for Women?</p><p>(00:31:35) If the World Cup Was a Cycling Competition</p><p>(00:36:02) Which Countries Produce the Strongest Cyclists?</p><p>(00:42:14) 2026 Tour de France Route Overview</p><p>(00:46:32) The Hardest Stages of the 2026 Tour de France</p><p>(00:50:20) Who Is Favored to Win the Tour?</p><p>(00:52:31) How Tour Pros Compare to Average Cyclists</p><p>(00:56:09) How Long Famous Tour Climbs Would Take You</p><p>(00:59:04) Putting the Tour’s Distance, Climbing, and Calories in Context</p><p><br></p><p>Coach Jonathan Lee breaks down how many cyclists can actually hit 1000 watts, what it really takes to reach 3, 4, or even 5 watts per kilogram, and how average riders compare to the pros. In this data deep dive, Coach Jonathan Lee analyzes cycling power trends from over 145,000 athletes, ranks countries in a cycling “World Cup,” and previews the brutal 2026 Tour de France route, including its climbs, distance, and fueling demands.</p><p><br></p><p>// RESOURCES MENTIONED</p><p>- Sign up for TrainerRoad!<a href="https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster"> <u>⁠</u></a><a href="https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster%E2%81%A0"><u>https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠</u></a></p><p>- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad"><u>https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad</u></a> </p><p>- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴<a href="https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub"> <u>⁠https://trainerroad.cc/tr