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i didn't realise @mjd1988 was so youngOne of the good things for me is that all of our team, bar 2 riders, are over 50s, and one of the As pulling on the front last night is an over 60. He's an absolute machine, so there's hope for me yet.
Of our 2 exceptions, one is a 12 year old from Northern Ireland and he just surfs along near the back before exploding over the line at the finish. When he wins the TdF, I hope he remembers surfing in my draft in the TTT!
May be no consolation, but when we used to rid eon BKool I was always last (now I'm only last but 2
). We did then have a few more riders just ahead of me so wasn't always completely lonely but I was pretty much always last. Over the past 18 months I've lost quite a bit of weight though which has helped massively - I've never going to win races as I don't have the power (I must have the lowest FTP on here 
) but I am more competitive than I was and it does make a big difference in races 
Did I mention that I beat @bobinski in the Irish league race last Monday
It was my blistering sprint that did it 
I find Leith Hill a mental challenge rather than physical - I think it's the fact that you feel like you've been on the hill for a life time when the KoM message pops up that you're about to start Leith Hill 
Interesting course and not one I do often - definitely one for the lightweights with power again but will be interesting to see where on the hill I get caught And whether I can throw a lasso on to the goat-train as it flies past me 
Interesting course and not one I do often - definitely one for the lightweights with power again but will be interesting to see where on the hill I get caught
And whether I can throw a lasso on to the goat-train as it flies past me 
bobinski
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- Tulse Hill
You were sprinting?!? I thought you were finally taking a turn at the front 😛Did I mention that I beat @bobinski in the Irish league race last Monday
I time my pulls to perfection
Had a go on Suffefest today and the 4DP test. Has me down as a Rouleur which I think is being generous for saying I'm average at everything but good at nothing My FTP at 234 (3.16 w/kg) has me very firmly in C cat still 
I really struggled for that 20 mins. Very painful. I probably had a bit more to give on the sprint as 5 seconds is a bit short to get it spot on, but even so, quite surprised by 762 watts. The 5 min section was hard but again, not too upset with 286 watts. Of the 4 tests I enjoyed the 1 minute effort the most .... maybe I should be looking for races that last 60 seconds
Zwift ramp tests estimate my FTP at 240 ish so not miles away and comparable.
My FTP at 234 (3.16 w/kg) has me very firmly in C cat still I really struggled for that 20 mins. Very painful. I probably had a bit more to give on the sprint as 5 seconds is a bit short to get it spot on, but even so, quite surprised by 762 watts. The 5 min section was hard but again, not too upset with 286 watts. Of the 4 tests I enjoyed the 1 minute effort the most .... maybe I should be looking for races that last 60 seconds Zwift ramp tests estimate my FTP at 240 ish so not miles away and comparable.
bobinski
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Carl, respect for doing the test at all but your supposed to rest in the days leading up to it. You haven’t! In fact there is a 7 day plan designed to impose rest and prepare you for the Rigour if the test. You almost certainly unperformed across the metrics. I am not having a go just saying the test results won’t accurately reflect your strengths and will likely lead to lowish settings in any SF training plan.
Still, the 20 after the 5 min? Awful😁 And then the one minute at the end? 😂
Still, the 20 after the 5 min? Awful😁 And then the one minute at the end? 😂
Yes, I know, but couldn't find a Zwift race I wanted to do this afternoon so thought I'd give this a pop. I did the Zwift MAP ramp yesterday so that wasn't the best prep
So I'd agree the numbers are probably slightly low but I think they will be in the right ball park. I can always do the test again at a later date but at least the workouts have a base to start from If I continue with SF after the free period I'll do the test again.
theboxers
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The ramp test is 🤮 inducing if done right. I think I've done it twice.Had a go on Suffefest today and the 4DP test. Has me down as a Rouleur which I think is being generous for saying I'm average at everything but good at nothing
Zwift ramp tests estimate my FTP at 240 ish so not miles away and comparable.
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The odd thing is immediately after pulling the pin you feel you could have gone longer.
I think both of mine gave a 230-240 watts result. At my then weight it didn't touch the 2 w/kg mark. If I could get there now I be a lot closer.
bobinski
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but at least the workouts have a base to start from
sure, just not an accurate one😉
bobinski
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Jumping on the stage 3 discovery ride for a recovery ride if any one fancies - 4pm though so be quick 😁
Breedon
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Well shock horror but I’m attending the TT 
be gentle won’t you
be gentle won’t you My workouts will therefore be less intensive, meaning I'll progress slower ... see that as a positive that you can enjoy the lead you have over me for a few more weeks
