Chappy
Guru
- Location
- Dorchester
I'm still here just done a taper week, and have just completed day 1 of a 3 day tour. After this I have a couple more outdoor rides then other taper week in preparation for Dartmoor. Currently my FTP has risen to 238.
Structured Training in 2018
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Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
FTP test this evening. 5% increase to 227 which I think is about right. That’s after 10km dragging myself around a client’s garden clipping lawns.
Not training for anything. Just keeping the walrus from the door now I’m in my mid forties. Usual Audax rides and my first 300 in July to watch for.
Not training for anything. Just keeping the walrus from the door now I’m in my mid forties. Usual Audax rides and my first 300 in July to watch for.
uclown2002
Guru
- Location
- Harrogate
FTP of 306 watts @61.2 kg. Was 67kg IIRC when I did the test earlier this year, so need to have another crack soon. Pretty sure I can get very close to it or perhaps increase slightly.
Ride almost entirely on Zwift now using a Quarq dfour as the power source, which tracks very close to my Tacx Neo.
To be honest I don't any of the structured workouts in Zwift. I tend to race 3 or 4 times a week and do mostly Z2 on non race days.
Ride almost entirely on Zwift now using a Quarq dfour as the power source, which tracks very close to my Tacx Neo.
To be honest I don't any of the structured workouts in Zwift. I tend to race 3 or 4 times a week and do mostly Z2 on non race days.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Main events out the way so having down time away from structured training. Will pick up again in Autumn.
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Tin Pot
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uclown2002
Guru
- Location
- Harrogate
Yes that has been my long term goal - along with 6w/kg for 5 mins - hence the concerted effort to lose weight :-)Approaching 5W/kg.
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Tin Pot
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Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
I am finding out there is a great benefit to be had by diverting to a week of easy, endurance rides on TrainerRoad a week before a 200 Audax at the weekend rather than sticking rigidly to their programs. Some of their sessions are way to tough before a long ride.
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Tin Pot
Guru
Speciality phase is where it eases back and gives you a proper taper...I’m still trying to do Build.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
I'm doing the Descend phase at the moment.
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Tin Pot
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After July 8th I’ve got until September for the next (and same) race, just a little space to fit in Speciality.
What event are you up for next?
Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
Speciality phase is where it eases back and gives you a proper taper...I’m still trying to do Build.
I’m on Build. Second round 67% of the way through. I’ll do a Speciality Phase as a late summer/early autumn and for the winter think about trying one of their TT programs.
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HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Ive not done much structured training in the last 3-4 months :-(
Hi guys! I'm doing a bit of market research into what cyclists (of all ages and abilities) look for in a training plan and I'm hoping you guys will be able to answer some questions for me, all feedback is greatly appreciated and will hopefully benefit you guys in the long run!
1: if you had to pick ONE factor that you would want to see improve as a result of a plan, what would it be? (e.g. lactate threshold, FTP, power:weight ratio etc)
2: how much would you be willing to spend on an annual training plan?
3: what features would you like to see in a plan? (e.g. ability to design plans for multiple events across the season rather than one at a time?)
4: what do you think current plans are missing?
5: how personal are the current plans you are on? are they tailored to you specifically or just the event, goal etc?
Thanks guys, I have been checking out this page loads and you all seem really friendly and responsive so I look forward to reading all your ideas and thoughts!
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1: if you had to pick ONE factor that you would want to see improve as a result of a plan, what would it be? (e.g. lactate threshold, FTP, power:weight ratio etc)
2: how much would you be willing to spend on an annual training plan?
3: what features would you like to see in a plan? (e.g. ability to design plans for multiple events across the season rather than one at a time?)
4: what do you think current plans are missing?
5: how personal are the current plans you are on? are they tailored to you specifically or just the event, goal etc?
Thanks guys, I have been checking out this page loads and you all seem really friendly and responsive so I look forward to reading all your ideas and thoughts!
Cheers
