Zwift Chat

[Norry1]

I did an interesting experiment yesterday. My zFTP was 199 and zMAP was 241 (3.6), but someone had mentioned if you do a hard 5m you can push your zFTP down further. I was a bit sceptical but decided to have a go, so set a workout for 5:30 at 4.0 (270w) which I just about managed.

And damn it, it worked...


View: https://www.youtube.com/live/KA77m5DOXDE?si=t1aK-djsjOAeyAGP&t=839


zFTP now 192 and zMAP 269 (4.0).

The point here is that, for ZRL, if you are zFTP <200 you cannot get pushed into B even with a >4.1 zMAP ride. It's a quirk of how they model the CP value that they use for zFTP. I don't think I'm fit enough to raise my zFTP above 200 at the moment (although real FTP is about 225).

I've just had the opposite (although I wasn't trying to do either). My workout yesterday was a tough Threshold over/under. It raised my zFTP from 209 to 224W. My TrainerRoad indoor FTP is 242W.

Weight coming down again - having a dry September

 

[Legs]

I've just signed up with a team for the upcoming ZRL (starts next Tuesday).

The team is in the Cat B "Development" division which is for Cat B riders with a zFTP of less than 3.74w/kg and zMAP of less than 4.53w/kg (basically a "low B" Cat). We're entered in Shamrock league which is 6.30pm UK time.

There's still a couple of slots available for the squad if anyone is interested and fits the criteria and can do the timeslot?

I can't make this week, but I'd be able to make the following weeks. I could do with a bit of racing in my legs to build up my threshold stamina. Let me know if you want me and, if so, how I can join.

 

[alex_cycles]

I've just had the opposite (although I wasn't trying to do either). My workout yesterday was a tough Threshold over/under. It raised my zFTP from 209 to 224W. My TrainerRoad indoor FTP is 242W.

Weight coming down again - having a dry September

I assume it was a longer effort than 5-6 minutes? That would make sense (I think) if it was 20m plus.

 

[bridgy]

Neobike arrived! So may be able to help out. Fitness a bit of a question mark, hoping 5 a side and running will have held it at a decent level, but probably moreso for a slot that would otherwise not be filled!

I think I fit the bill and am actually back available!!

I can't make this week, but I'd be able to make the following weeks. I could do with a bit of racing in my legs to build up my threshold stamina. Let me know if you want me and, if so, how I can join.

@mjd1988, @Girafitti, @Legs - I will set up a private chat...