Zwift Chat

[<Tommy>]

Oh yeah - was seriously wussing out on that windy descent!

A strong sense of self preservation more like! I’m surprised lee didn’t float away. Bob had the good sense to get off and go up the hill on all fours 😄

 

[Whorty]

Completed the 2xFTP workout for the first time today. To be precise this was the workout:

10 mins warm up
20 mins FTP (240 watts)
5 mins zone 2 (155 watts)
20 mins FTP (240 watts)
5 mins zone 2 (155 watts)
10 mins zone 3 (205/210 watts)
5 mins cool down (180 --> 130 watts)

Next time i do it I'll knock the FTP interval up by 5 watts. Probably then take me 3-4 attempts to complete this ... but when I do I'll knock the FTP up again and so on (wishful thinking there ha ha!)

 

[JuhaL]

Completed the 2xFTP workout for the first time today. To be precise this was the workout:

10 mins warm up
20 mins FTP (240 watts)
5 mins zone 2 (155 watts)
20 mins FTP (240 watts)
5 mins zone 2 (155 watts)
10 mins zone 3 (205/210 watts)
5 mins cool down (180 --> 130 watts)

Next time i do it I'll knock the FTP interval up by 5 watts. Probably then take me 3-4 attempts to complete this ... but when I do I'll knock the FTP up again and so on (wishful thinking there ha ha!)

Good workout, why don’t you try ramp-test to see what is your ftp. If you can ride 2x20 ftp i think you can exceed your current ftp.

 

[bobinski]

A strong sense of self preservation more like! I’m surprised lee didn’t float away. Bob had the good sense to get off and go up the hill on all fours 😄

🖕

😂

 

[Whorty]

Good workout, why don’t you try ramp-test to see what is your ftp. If you can ride 2x20 ftp i think you can exceed your current ftp.

It wasn't easy, and I was in the red for the last minute of the first 20 mins, and the last 6 mins of the 2nd 20 mins I was blowing chunks. Hardest workout I've ever done. I think my FTP is about right at 240, so I'm hoping by knocking it up to 245 for workouts then I can increase my actual FTP.

 

[bobinski]

It wasn't easy, and I was in the red for the last minute of the first 20 mins, and the last 6 mins of the 2nd 20 mins I was blowing chunks. Hardest workout I've ever done. I think my FTP is about right at 240, so I'm hoping by knocking it up to 245 for workouts then I can increase my actual FTP.

Obviously I am just another internet expert but not sure thats the way to drag your ftp up. Have a look at the Dylan Johnson YouTube videos. Lots of evidence based advice there.

 

[Norry1]

Oops, looks like I've just got myself another bike. Got a TT bike to have another bash at Time Trialling this year. It felt really weird getting back on the aero bars after many years. My good lady gave me the cash for it as a Valentine's Day present - we never do Valentine's Day, so I have nothing for her. Best be extra special nice to her What a woman.

 

[Milzy]

Completed the 2xFTP workout for the first time today. To be precise this was the workout:

10 mins warm up
20 mins FTP (240 watts)
5 mins zone 2 (155 watts)
20 mins FTP (240 watts)
5 mins zone 2 (155 watts)
10 mins zone 3 (205/210 watts)
5 mins cool down (180 --> 130 watts)

Next time i do it I'll knock the FTP interval up by 5 watts. Probably then take me 3-4 attempts to complete this ... but when I do I'll knock the FTP up again and so on (wishful thinking there ha ha!)

Nice, that would be perfect for me. Going to name it Whortys workout on Strava.

 

[Randyberlin]

Oops, looks like I've just got myself another bike. Got a TT bike to have another bash at Time Trialling this year. It felt really weird getting back on the aero bars after many years. My good lady gave me the cash for it as a Valentine's Day present - we never do Valentine's Day, so I have nothing for her. Best be extra special nice to her What a woman.

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Wow! Sure beats a box of candy hearts. Can you have your wife call mine.

 

[JuhaL]

Oops, looks like I've just got myself another bike. Got a TT bike to have another bash at Time Trialling this year. It felt really weird getting back on the aero bars after many years. My good lady gave me the cash for it as a Valentine's Day present - we never do Valentine's Day, so I have nothing for her. Best be extra special nice to her What a woman.

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I need to register to Tinder and find a wife to myself

 

[Whorty]

I'll check them out, but I've read a lot to say the 2 x FTP is one of the best workouts to improve your FTP. I'm always happy to read what else is out there but personally, I find this specific workout pushes me hard and that can only be a good thing

 

[JuhaL]

I'll check them out, but I've read a lot to say the 2 x FTP is one of the best workouts to improve your FTP. I'm always happy to read what else is out there but personally, I find this specific workout pushes me hard and that can only be a good thing

No doubt about it. That also strain your body long enough to handle lactic acid better as well.

 

[Whorty]

Oops, looks like I've just got myself another bike. Got a TT bike to have another bash at Time Trialling this year. It felt really weird getting back on the aero bars after many years. My good lady gave me the cash for it as a Valentine's Day present - we never do Valentine's Day, so I have nothing for her. Best be extra special nice to her What a woman.

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Beautiful (that emoji is for the bike, not you ).

 

[IrishAl]

Oops, looks like I've just got myself another bike. Got a TT bike to have another bash at Time Trialling this year. It felt really weird getting back on the aero bars after many years. My good lady gave me the cash for it as a Valentine's Day present - we never do Valentine's Day, so I have nothing for her. Best be extra special nice to her What a woman.

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Lovely machine. That must have set your good lady wife back at least a good bottle of wine.

it’s been a quiet week for me. I took ill on Sunday evening and couldn’t lift the head all day Monday and most of Tuesday . One advantage being zero food intake for almost 48hrs. I’m still not over it and I’ve given this week up as a rest week. The weather forecast is grim here for the weekend as well but i will force myself to do a couple of Zwift sessions.

the DBR series looks interesting @Brusgaard. I think I’ll give this a go too!

good luck in the duathlon @bridgy

 

[Brendan Parker]

Was going to have a bash at one of the last tour stages but only 8 signed up so had a bash at a hare/hounds race. Was a tough distance and got caught 2nd lap by A and B. Held on and got my first trophy 🏆 third out of the C’ s. There was only 10 started but I ll still take it. Now off to ask my wife where my new bike is