ALL-Time Best Power-to-Weight Numbers (with 4 changes)

Well done Cam, awesome to see mate. I am 51, ride on my own, don’t race, got no idea, just trying to improve. Why ? Because the improvement is the motivation. That should be enough justification for anyone. Enjoy the process.

Great video! I just turned 61 years old, and was heavily into Mountain Biking back in 1986-1990, then burned out, and started a business, so just stopped riding. 30+ years later, my 9 year old daughter got into Mountain Biking, and wanted me to come on rides with her. I was 232 lbs (105 Kg) at 5'11" tall, when I started riding with her 9 months ago. Now I'm 172 lbs., riding three times a week, doing a 20 mile training loop with 2,500 feet of climbing, and once a month I do a 50+ mile ride with over 6,000 feet of climbing. I'm regularly on the top 10 of the week on the trails I ride on Strava, and have a few top 10 of the year times on Strava, not in my age group, but overall! I had no idea that a 60+ year old could be this fit. I'd assumed that at 60, I'd be broken down, old, decrepit and generally bloody useless in athletic terms. It's taken a crapload of effort, and going on a OMAD (One Meal A Day) diet, cutting out a ton of carbs (but not Keto.) and only having beer/alcohol and dessert at the weekend to get here. I can only ride three times a week, because the one thing age HAS done, is it makes recovery from intense exercise a longer process than when I was in my 20's, but generally, I'm getting better every time I ride, my old Motorcycling skills are very useful to me, especially on the downhills, and because I rode a Motorcycle to work every day for more than 30 years, means my balance and reactions are still very sharp. At 40 years old, I was incredibly unhealthy, and overweight; I had no idea that I could get to where I am today, and I credit my daughter with basically saving my life because she wanted me to ride with her, at very least she's probably added 10-20 years to my lifespan.

Love the authentic passion in this video. I feel like no matter how it performs with clicks or the algorithm, you should consider this one of, if not the best production you've made. Well done.

Good vid Cam! Best quote of the video @20:17 'be more aggressive with your sugar intake' ie smash it in! If we tweaked your hemoglobin you would go even higher with a lot less training even. Also bike and dietary changes would get you even faster. We could also get you into the low 60's weight wise with MORE power than you are producing now for 20mins. So good you have power data for over a decade. So many people dont have a power meter or understand its importance.

Hands down the best video on YouTube to date on the effects of structured training + gym work + nutrition + bike fit.

Hey Cam, thanks for this. At 57 I have noticed a few changes here and there... but there is more that I can do, like when I was in my 30s than what I can't do. Being smart with nutrition and rest has been a key factor. Great video👍🏾

Glad I caught this. It's motivating me to get back to some structured training! Great video, very inspiring!

This is the most amazing cycle related video i have ever seen anywhere you Cam & RCA are an amazing combo you have to feel great within your self what you have proved is with dedication and the correct information with good coaching all at RCA 41 is just a number mate nothing more what if you had this knowledge 15 years ago ?.Loved the Video.

thanks for the sharing, great video

Awesome video and progress Cam! Super inspirational 🎉

when I was 31 I stopped racing. I had broken both hips that year (95'). I recovered from both and finished the season in September, and never rode a bike or exercised for the next 14 years. I then commuted to work 3 miles now and then. in 2008 Lance did Leadville (100 miles at 10k ft above sea level) and got 2nd. As I read the article I saw that the winner was 44 years old, married, with 3 kids. Well, I thought if this guy can win Leadville being the same age as me, I can get back on the bike and survive the races in the NY area. I entered the first race in March 09' and was dropped in 5km. I got last every race for 6 months. long story short, I won the last race of the season in the elite group at age 45. I never ever imagined I could win a race at that age. So, don't use the as an excuse. I am now 59 and can still hang with guys half my age.

Excellent job Cam, very inspiring. Just signed up for around the bay In Melbourne, October... never gone past 113km. Looking forward to the training journey and I’ll be referencing your videos along the way, especially the nutrition vid from a few weeks back. Cheers mate, keep up the good work!11

Thanks man! You're a beast at our age . I have an emonda sl-6 that has been collecting dust since the pandemic. I managed 240 W ftp after 8 months training back then and got covid and lost all motivation and stopped. This may help me back in the saddle. Thanks , Tim from Connecticut 😮

I am 61 now (still feeling 25) and started roadcycling at 56, only because of injury's I got with running. I needed to stay fit and do my intervals to stay in shape so I could compete at the sport I do, Dog agility. The average age in this sport is around 25, so needless to say if you want to compete on the highest level you need to train. Not knowing what I was doing on a roadbike, despite living in the Netherlands, I started the coaching program of the RCA two years ago. ANd it helped me a lot. FTP went up from 172 to 245 watts. And I could keep my 10 sec sprint affort around the 1200 Watts. Roadcycling is now a major part of my tainingsprogram. And not that I am proud of my age, but I am 1 of the oldest participants at the coming World Champioships and European Champioships, who is still one of the fastest runners, thanks Cam

Fair play Cam, what a great video. Undoubtedly took a lot of time and effort to make. Brilliant. Loved it.👌

Nice Job ,Cam!! Enjoyed watching and learning a few things along the way!!

Fair play, great results and capturing the overarching benefits of the coaching process. Well done on both counts!!

Great video. I really enjoyed this series. I totally agree with you about age and not using it as an excuse.

Gday Cam, hope all Is well. Great vid mate. Love the insight into all of the training you’ve been doing. Catch ya on the bike next time you’re in town. Cheers, Leroy.

It's crazy how parallel our lives are. Also started in my late 20s, now 41 and panicking that I might have already peaked, having JUST missed out on hitting 5 w/kg (can I count 4.97?!) Massively motivating and a big relief that I might still have a chance. Following your journey closely and hoping to learn a few things!