Wrong Category Enforcement

[Ian_Attoe (Ian)]

@Tim_Camden_C

Would changing his wt correct the erroneous data?

My guess would be: No changing his weight, after the ride has been recorded in ZP, would not change the W/kg for that particular ride. ( This is a guess and I would be happy to be put right by anyone who knows). Edit: if so therefore important to also look at kg column in ZP when checking through riders 20min W/kg performances for past 60 days to get the most accurate information.

@Tim_Camden_C

I’m assuming that even with an incorrect wt (lighter) he produced his usual power and only when that power is divided by wt, does the w/kg go over the limit.

That is also what I am assuming. If you ride around using a low weight, either yours or someone else’s, then I believe your category will be calculated on that weight until you remember to revert back to your correct weight.

@Tim_Camden_C

I thought I read earlier that your power data from the last 60 days is divided by you current wt.

Yes I agree and have commented on that point in another thread.

@JamesBailey

@Ian_Attoe

Is it right to use your current weight to calculate W/kg either CP or Map? Doesn’t this allow adding weight (and temptation) to remain in or under a category boundary?

I think this is the right thing to do. Realistically if you have 200w CP and drop a couple of kilos, you are still going to have those 200w so the current weight is a sensible measure IMHO.

I think using lightest weight as opposed to current weight might have some benefits and prevent/reduce weight doping. However not ideal or likely to be supported by those sharing an account with a much lighter rider !!