Garmin Power Guide

Power Guide analyzes each course and prescribes different power ‘targets’ throughout the course based on course distance, elevation profile, the rider’s FTP and other select rider inputs. The goal of this feature is to help a rider manage their effort and complete a course rather than help them achieve a specific target time.

During the creation of a Power Guide, the rider and bike weight, rider position and course surface-type are used to approximate the aerodynamic and rolling resistance values of the rider and bike. These factors are needed to accurately estimate the ride time of a Power Guide plan. Power Guide will then use a rider’s FTP and an endurance Power Curve modelled from hundreds of thousands of riders on the Garmin Connect™ platform to determine the endurance limits for the rider and prescribe appropriate power targets for each section of a course. 

Each Power Guide will divide the course elevation profile into individual power target sections. Sections will be chosen to accurately represent the power required for uphill, downhill and flat portions of the course. Section distance will vary based upon course profile with a minimum distance for each section of 200 meters.

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Create or Modify a Power Guide

For steps on creating a power guide on your compatible device, refer to your owner's manual and search for "Power Guide". You may also use one of the options listed below:

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Adjusting Effort During a Ride

Select an option below for instructions:

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Wind and Stamina

Some Edge® cycling computers have the ability to consider wind and stamina during a Power Guide. During the creation of the power guide, toggle Consider Wind or Consider Stamina.

NOTE: Wind considerations require phone connection while Stamina considerations require a heart rate monitor.

Compatible Edge Cycling Computers

• Edge® 540 | Edge® 540 Solar

• Edge® 840 | Edge® 840 Solar

• Edge® 1040 | Edge® 1040 Solar

• Edge® 1050