Works for cycling too -- I can estimate at ~ 15mph + 30min/1000ft of climbing for long rides. The hour for 2000ft of ascent works out to 1.6 w/kg for just vert

Works for cycling too -- I can estimate at ~ 15mph + 30min/1000ft of climbing for long rides. The hour for 2000ft of ascent works out to 1.6 w/kg for just vertical potential energy -- that's in the reasonably fit adult range, not elite athlete.