>Have you noticed the OLN commentators talking about heart rates during
>the tour de france? Totally meaningless number without knowing what
>their VO2 max or maximum heart rates are. My guess is that the athletes
>don't want to divulge that information and have it broadcasted.
>Especially during a live broadcast.

If you look at the onscreen graphics, the heart rate data for the rider
includes maximum heart rate.

I don't know where OLN gets that info from.


Chris Neary 
diabloridr@comcast.net

"Science, freedom, beauty, adventure: what more could
you ask of life? Bicycling combined all the elements I
loved" - Adapted from a quotation by Charles Lindbergh