S1m0n
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Yeah, I guess I was just trying to avoid the inevitable. Those tests hurt!
Any 'Trainer Road' users within?
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stoobydale
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Hopefully going to give TR a go this week. Power2max should be arriving to so will be comparing Tacx Cosmos and Kurt Kinetic Road Machine once I get everything set up. Just need a dose of motivation to get me started.
Sittingduck
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T.M.H.N.E.T
Rainbows aren't just for world champions
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Beasting time 
Doing my best to avoid the turbo until 2014, this is to be a season of learning and hopefully avoiding A4 pile-ups 
Keep a bucket handy ducky
Doing my best to avoid the turbo until 2014, this is to be a season of learning and hopefully avoiding A4 pile-ups Keep a bucket handy ducky
Sittingduck
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*sniff
I had a turbo and sold it about a year ago because I never used it. Then I need one again so ended up taking advantage of an offer in Halfords, last week. Done an FTHR test on Friday morning and to say that it was an enjoyable way to start the day would be a lie. Also been very close to getting a power meter of late but am going to give this virtual power a try on TR. As long as it's consistent then it should be of some benefit. Now I just need to fit in time for these sessions, along with commuting, Sat fast club run, Sun hilly social club run, BC Circuit coaching sessions and Tuesday night chaingangs
Wish I could just quit my job and get paid to ride a bike, heh.
I had a turbo and sold it about a year ago because I never used it. Then I need one again so ended up taking advantage of an offer in Halfords, last week. Done an FTHR test on Friday morning and to say that it was an enjoyable way to start the day would be a lie. Also been very close to getting a power meter of late but am going to give this virtual power a try on TR. As long as it's consistent then it should be of some benefit. Now I just need to fit in time for these sessions, along with commuting, Sat fast club run, Sun hilly social club run, BC Circuit coaching sessions and Tuesday night chaingangs
Wish I could just quit my job and get paid to ride a bike, heh.
Pedrosanchezo
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Ooooft if i had to start my day with a TR workout i might not get out of bed.*sniff
I had a turbo and sold it about a year ago because I never used it. Then I need one again so ended up taking advantage of an offer in Halfords, last week. Done an FTHR test on Friday morning and to say that it was an enjoyable way to start the day would be a lie. Also been very close to getting a power meter of late but am going to give this virtual power a try on TR. As long as it's consistent then it should be of some benefit. Now I just need to fit in time for these sessions, along with commuting, Sat fast club run, Sun hilly social club run, BC Circuit coaching sessions and Tuesday night chaingangs
Pedrosanchezo
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Figuring out what to do with it is half the battle. Next effort is usually 10-15% better.
I'll be gutted if its only that much and looking at others i need to double it.
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Yes, you only need a connection to download the workouts initially
And for updates /uploading
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Ive just done my 4th Crit race in which i am pants at but what the heck i enjoy it, but with 7 rounds to go im now looking at i really do need to step it up.
So im looking at the "Novice competitor high volume plan".
Do these plans actually work, i dont expect over night results but by the last race i'd expect to see something.
So im looking at the "Novice competitor high volume plan".
Do these plans actually work, i dont expect over night results but by the last race i'd expect to see something.
Pedrosanchezo
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@Andy_G
I think it depends on what training you are currently doing. If you are not doing anything overly specific then i would suggest you could see improvements reasonably fast. If you are already training with intervals and/or race pace efforts then it might not be so obvious in the short term.
The Novice competitor plan is very focussed on short intervals which would simulate a race. The goal will be to increase power, recover faster after big efforts and increase the amount of times you can go into the red and the duration. IMO the high volume one will be pretty hard work so it might be a nice change to try the weekend sessions outside. 2 hours plus on a turbo sounds like hell to me. I'd rather structure a few planned routes and ride them accordingly.
As the weeks progress the intervals become pretty brutal through the week so if you are still racing bear in mind that you will want to give at least a few days between these sessions and race day. Try and make sure to recover properly too, rest and nutrition.
Bottom line, there is no doubt in my mind that upon completing this plan you would see results. Again though, it will be bloody hard going.
I think it depends on what training you are currently doing. If you are not doing anything overly specific then i would suggest you could see improvements reasonably fast. If you are already training with intervals and/or race pace efforts then it might not be so obvious in the short term.
The Novice competitor plan is very focussed on short intervals which would simulate a race. The goal will be to increase power, recover faster after big efforts and increase the amount of times you can go into the red and the duration. IMO the high volume one will be pretty hard work so it might be a nice change to try the weekend sessions outside. 2 hours plus on a turbo sounds like hell to me. I'd rather structure a few planned routes and ride them accordingly.
As the weeks progress the intervals become pretty brutal through the week so if you are still racing bear in mind that you will want to give at least a few days between these sessions and race day. Try and make sure to recover properly too, rest and nutrition.
Bottom line, there is no doubt in my mind that upon completing this plan you would see results. Again though, it will be bloody hard going.
Brad123
Active Member
Signed up last night and did the 20 minute test this morning
http://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/rides/577343-20-Minute-Test
Like the feedback as I am riding. Now have to find some workout to do.
Has anyone got any ideas. Looking at doing 10 mile TT and may be a race and just be a stronger rider next year
http://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/rides/577343-20-Minute-Test
Like the feedback as I am riding. Now have to find some workout to do.
Has anyone got any ideas. Looking at doing 10 mile TT and may be a race and just be a stronger rider next year
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S1m0n
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Good effort! Though I do think you probably went a little too easy if you managed 1 min at over 300 watts towards the end. You should have been on your knees and taking a really close cross-eyed view of your stem.
I think there is a bit of a gap in the base building end of the training plans for people who don't want to spend more than 1hr 15 at a time in the torture chamber.
I tend to pick and choose my workouts to suit what mood I'm in if I'm just in the off season like Slide Mountain and the harder (because of the 12min intervals rather than 10) Mount field.
They build programs are good and build generally 1hr to 1:15 long with longer weekend sessions which, as Pedrosanchezo does, I perform these in the fresh air.
If you are planing doing some time trials then there are specific plans for these. I've not tried them yet but will be this year as since I've just happened upon a Cervelo P2C, Time trials are what I will be doing in 2014.
Good luck
I think there is a bit of a gap in the base building end of the training plans for people who don't want to spend more than 1hr 15 at a time in the torture chamber.
I tend to pick and choose my workouts to suit what mood I'm in if I'm just in the off season like Slide Mountain and the harder (because of the 12min intervals rather than 10) Mount field.
They build programs are good and build generally 1hr to 1:15 long with longer weekend sessions which, as Pedrosanchezo does, I perform these in the fresh air.
If you are planing doing some time trials then there are specific plans for these. I've not tried them yet but will be this year as since I've just happened upon a Cervelo P2C, Time trials are what I will be doing in 2014.
Good luck
