Answer: No. When climbing a hill, you may see differences in your body’s ability to express 100% of your FTP, but the experience is not enough to necessitate a different FTP. Why is My FTP More Impressive on Climbs Than Flats? This disparity in performance brought on by these different scenarios can be discouraging and cause…
Climbing Road Race and Rolling Road Race plans have been improved to fall in line with the newly revised Base and Build plans and be more specific to your race goals. What’s New In the second round of Specialty Plans updates (the Century plans were the first of the Road Specialty plans to be updated),…
Your training platform has a direct impact on how fast you get—and how efficiently you get there. This comparison looks at TrainerRoad, Zwift, Wahoo SYSTM, and TrainingPeaks to show how each one approaches training, structure, and results.
Welcome to Athlete Success Stories, a series highlighting the incredible journeys of athletes from all walks of life who have achieved success with TrainerRoad. Each volume showcases inspiring athletes who share their experiences—from their initial challenges through training, to how TrainerRoad helped them reach their cycling goals and surpass expectations. How Cyclists Around the World…
Welcome to Athlete Success Stories Vol. 2, a series highlighting the incredible journeys of athletes from all walks of life who have achieved success with TrainerRoad. Each volume showcases inspiring athletes who share their experiences—from their initial challenges through training, to how TrainerRoad helped them reach their cycling goals and surpass expectations. Achieve More with…
Want to ride faster on Zwift? Discover how TrainerRoad’s structured, data-driven training plans are built to improve your FTP, help you chase K/QOMs, and make every Zwift ride more rewarding. From personalized workouts to fatigue management and real-time plan adjustments, TrainerRoad allows you to get more from every Zwift ride.
Not training for a race? You can still get faster with a plan built for your personal goals. Discover TrainerRoad’s new goal-based training plans—designed for FTP gains, climbing, endurance, group rides, Zwift, and more. No race required.
Unlock Zwift gear up to 25% faster with structured training. Learn how TrainerRoad helps you earn more Drops per ride—without spending more time on the bike.
You’ve trained hard. Your w/kg has improved. But in Zwift races, when the surges hit, you’re struggling to hold on. The problem? Standard training plans aren’t built for the relentless, punchy demands of Zwift racing. In Zwift, there’s no momentum to carry you through attacks and no real-world drafting to save your legs. Success in…
What’s the fastest way up Alpe du Zwift—virtual upgrades or real fitness?
Most Zwifters grind for months unlocking top-tier bikes, convinced they’ll shave minutes off their climbs. But what if structured training made you even faster—without the endless grind?
We ran the numbers, and the results are clear: A 10-watt fitness gain—achievable in just 1-2 months with TrainerRoad—saved nearly twice as much time as Zwift’s best bike unlocks. Meanwhile, unlocking the fastest bikes can take up to 42 months.
Forget the grind—unlock real speed. Start training smarter today.