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**Author:** [@bjames85](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bjames85)\ **Replies:** 3226\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/xc-race-tire-thread/49967 "2026-10-14T17:09:16Z")
This discussion is a carryover from the 2020 XC Race Tire Thread. I’m not sure about you guys, but I’m looking forward to racing this year. What is everyone planning to run when it comes to tires and inserts? --- ## [Leg strength training during recovery week](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/leg-strength-training-during-recovery-week/115220)
**Author:** [@maytree](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/maytree)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/leg-strength-training-during-recovery-week/115220 "2026-10-14T14:09:09Z")
Is there any consensus on whether it’s good, bad or neither to stick to one’s usual leg strength training routine during recovery weeks? --- ## [Wolf tooth clipless pedal?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wolf-tooth-clipless-pedal/106601)
**Author:** [@davemac](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/davemac)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/wolf-tooth-clipless-pedal/106601 "2026-10-14T13:19:26Z")
Anyone tried these new pedals from wolf tooth? they look great, any info on them greatly appreciated thanks --- ## [No FTP prediction. More data needed?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/no-ftp-prediction-more-data-needed/113821)
**Author:** [@Vinkstert](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Vinkstert)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/no-ftp-prediction-more-data-needed/113821 "2026-10-14T13:03:31Z")
Today something weird is going on. Had to detect my ftp a couple of times and the AI said there was not enough trainingdata to predict my ftp. I have been pretty consistent though the last couple of months. After finishi… --- ## [Garmin is buying TrainingPeaks](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/garmin-is-buying-trainingpeaks/114392)
**Author:** [@CaptainThunderpants](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/CaptainThunderpants)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 10:35am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/garmin-is-buying-trainingpeaks/114392 "2026-10-14T10:35:28Z")
Pretty big news. --- ## [Is a 300w FTP possible](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-a-300w-ftp-possible/114412)
**Author:** [@OatyPedaller](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/OatyPedaller)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 5:57am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/is-a-300w-ftp-possible/114412 "2026-10-14T05:57:05Z")
For context, I’m 31, 63kg, cycling since 2017, AIFTP 230 (tomorrow) ride around 6x per week with 2/3 hard sessions per week, moderate ‘grey’ zone rides 2 per week. I’ve been 75+kg in the past but did not do much if any … --- ## [Plan builder - prevent short workouts](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/plan-builder-prevent-short-workouts/115250)
**Author:** [@Marked](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Marked)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/plan-builder-prevent-short-workouts/115250 "2026-10-13T20:16:37Z")
Hi All, I’m using Plan Builder to setup my calendar for this winter. The defaults are fine for 5 days a week, masters plan but don’t want to get kitted up for short 30min sessions that the plan inserts every Wednesday.… --- ## [Afasteryou Platform (Bjorn Kafka)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/afasteryou-platform-bjorn-kafka/115259)
**Author:** [@lucho](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/lucho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/afasteryou-platform-bjorn-kafka/115259 "2026-10-13T16:14:18Z")
This service has great potential. I like the concepts behind the training advice, metrics and the LLM help. They have pretty good data from power tests and the model is deterministic. The app still rough on the edges, bu… --- ## [Sa calobra climb - Majorca - sub 30mins](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/sa-calobra-climb-majorca-sub-30mins/90990)
**Author:** [@Cycling\_jono\_27](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Cycling_jono_27)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/sa-calobra-climb-majorca-sub-30mins/90990 "2026-10-13T15:24:35Z")
Has anyone on this forum been and done this climb? I was wondering if anyone has been up under 30 minutes and what weight/power you did? I know there will be too many variables… such as weather, traffic, equipment. I … --- ## [Training stopped for a month (broken trainer)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/training-stopped-for-a-month-broken-trainer/115239)
**Author:** [@Pipipi](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Pipipi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/training-stopped-for-a-month-broken-trainer/115239 "2026-10-13T13:26:11Z")
My WattBike has had enough and I’ve had enough of trying to partially complete workouts so it’s been sent away for a month. I’m going join my local gym but they don’t have anything like a bike with erg mode. Maybe some … --- ## [Recommended workout too hard?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/recommended-workout-too-hard/115251)
**Author:** [@nickhannan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/nickhannan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/recommended-workout-too-hard/115251 "2026-10-13T11:36:47Z")
Has anyone looked at their next recommended workout and thought, “that’s way too hard”? I haven’t done a VO2 max workout in about three months (prior to a minor injury), when I did a couple of workouts at level 4.5-5. I… --- ## [Thigh Contusion - Vastus Intermedius injury](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/thigh-contusion-vastus-intermedius-injury/40912)
**Author:** [@MN\_XC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MN_XC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/thigh-contusion-vastus-intermedius-injury/40912 "2026-10-13T02:38:16Z")
Nothing here on this injury - hoping others might help inform me. I’m 8 weeks into a severe thigh contusion. A pedal strike flipping me up to my handlebars which applied a tourniquet with my top tube on my upper thigh … --- ## [Lactate target in LT1 training](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lactate-target-in-lt1-training/115240)
**Author:** [@Bedder](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Bedder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lactate-target-in-lt1-training/115240 "2026-10-12T23:24:25Z")
What lactate levels are you targeting when doing Z2 work just under your LT1? Moreover, at what level sits your LT1 lactate and what is the baseline? Curious to understand how other people train with lactate and how much… --- ## [How Does Your Year Look?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-does-your-year-look/115221)
**Author:** [@GoLongThenGoHome](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/GoLongThenGoHome)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-does-your-year-look/115221 "2026-10-12T19:50:23Z")
Thought this might be interesting to see the different approaches to the year. How does your year typically play out? Training Fairly traditional Base from late October. High intensity about once every 10 days for ma… --- ## [Connect your TrainerRoad data to ChatGPT (walkthrough)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/connect-your-trainerroad-data-to-chatgpt-walkthrough/113635)
**Author:** [@daniel\_athletedata](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/daniel_athletedata)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/connect-your-trainerroad-data-to-chatgpt-walkthrough/113635 "2026-10-12T18:36:40Z")
Hey all, I’m Daniel, long time triathlete, cyclist and runner. Over the past years I’ve gone through the full cycle: teaching myself with YouTube + Google, then training with a coach (dropped bc of price tag), then back… --- ## [Bike fit reveals I'm an idiot](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/bike-fit-reveals-im-an-idiot/115247)
**Author:** [@Sunderland](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Sunderland)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/bike-fit-reveals-im-an-idiot/115247 "2026-10-12T18:03:49Z")
I had a bike fit last week. It was the 1st fit I’ve ever done. I don’t have any pain or issues riding but I thought what the heck so had one done by an experienced, well-reviewed fitter. Background: 15-20 years ago I s… --- ## [New Shimano RX710 gravel shoes (and Assioma pedal pods)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-shimano-rx710-gravel-shoes-and-assioma-pedal-pods/115222)
**Author:** [@Saddlesaur](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Saddlesaur)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-shimano-rx710-gravel-shoes-and-assioma-pedal-pods/115222 "2026-10-12T16:22:29Z")
I just got a pair of Shimano RX710 gravel shoes. Shimano advertises using a new last for these shoes with a more natural foot shape and more toe box volume. They’re also available in narrow and wide widths. I got W an… --- ## [De-Load (Rest) Week Frequency](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/de-load-rest-week-frequency/115236)
**Author:** [@mgannon1](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mgannon1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/de-load-rest-week-frequency/115236 "2026-10-12T16:06:12Z")
Is there a way to change the frequency for how often de-load weeks (or rest weeks) are applied to your training plan? I am using the “Getting Faster for Zwift Races” plan this winter and it applies 3 “on” weeks followed… --- ## [Trainerroad workouts in trainingpeaks virtual](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainerroad-workouts-in-trainingpeaks-virtual/115235)
**Author:** [@Danidoc](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Danidoc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/trainerroad-workouts-in-trainingpeaks-virtual/115235 "2026-10-12T15:26:23Z")
Hi all, This morning I’ve completed my first Trainerroad workout in TPV. After pushing Balmen, a vo2max trainerroad workout, to Garmin, I’ve found it in TPV and completed the workout in the virtual world without issues… --- ## [Feature Request - Scheduling Chatbot](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/feature-request-scheduling-chatbot/115131)
**Author:** [@bmoore235](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bmoore235)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 11:13am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/feature-request-scheduling-chatbot/115131 "2026-10-12T11:13:03Z")
Apologies if this is mentioned somewhere in the roadmap already, but one feature I would like to see is a chatbot to assist with scheduling and plan updates. There are times when I adjust my workouts to fit with my non-… --- ## [Sprinter Physiology or Low hanging fruit?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/sprinter-physiology-or-low-hanging-fruit/115228)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Barnes](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Tom_Barnes)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 6:57am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/sprinter-physiology-or-low-hanging-fruit/115228 "2026-10-12T06:57:10Z")
Hi all training/physiology question. When cycling i have a max HR of 195 and have my zones set from that using the Karvonen method. One thing I have noticed is when i get up to my V02 power zone once i get up to 181-18… --- ## [Training Schedule Advice](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/training-schedule-advice/115227)
**Author:** [@racerxe](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/racerxe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 4:30am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/training-schedule-advice/115227 "2026-10-12T04:30:46Z")
Hi! I could use some help figuring out how to schedule my training and have a few questions. I work 4/10’s so my availability for riding is: Mon - 1-2 hrs Tues - 30-45 min Wed - 30 min Thurs - off Fri - 30-45 min S… --- ## [Does WKO5 work with MacOS 27, GoldenGate](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/does-wko5-work-with-macos-27-goldengate/114960)
**Author:** [@cinzanoframepump](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/cinzanoframepump)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/does-wko5-work-with-macos-27-goldengate/114960 "2026-10-12T01:14:33Z")
Anyone know? There’s very little support for WKO5 these days. I submitted this as a question and have not heard back. Anyone? --- ## [Should my rest weeks be set to dynamic endurance days?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/should-my-rest-weeks-be-set-to-dynamic-endurance-days/115208)
**Author:** [@Mindless\_reflection7](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Mindless_reflection7)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/should-my-rest-weeks-be-set-to-dynamic-endurance-days/115208 "2026-10-11T19:24:19Z")
i do roughly 6 hours of training a week. typically 3 hard indoor sessions and one outdoor endurance solo ride on the weekends. I have a rest week coming up which is set by default as 1 hour monday, 1 hour wednesday, 1:3… --- ## [No ramp test at the start of new training plan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/no-ramp-test-at-the-start-of-new-training-plan/115230)
**Author:** [@Szpila](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Szpila)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/no-ramp-test-at-the-start-of-new-training-plan/115230 "2026-10-11T16:07:01Z")
What happend with ramp test at the start of the new training plan (and at the start each section of plan)? I just schedue ramp test at the start and plot few in the plan for future, but I think TR can do it better than m… --- ## [2026 w/kg improvement thread (aka Weight Loss)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2026-w-kg-improvement-thread-aka-weight-loss/109730)
**Author:** [@Mikeferguson1980](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Mikeferguson1980)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2026-w-kg-improvement-thread-aka-weight-loss/109730 "2026-10-11T15:20:17Z")
I’m no longer young or as light as I once was….Since covid I’ve been trying to get back to my racing weight but have lost and gained the same 20lbs the last 3 years. I’m on this journey for a 4th time and making progress… --- ## [Official (not really) Xterra World Championships 2026 Mega thread (Ruidoso, NM, USA)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/official-not-really-xterra-world-championships-2026-mega-thread-ruidoso-nm-usa/105257)
**Author:** [@ccftri](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ccftri)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/official-not-really-xterra-world-championships-2026-mega-thread-ruidoso-nm-usa/105257 "2026-10-11T12:35:52Z")
With the test event happening last weekend I figured this is as good a time as any to start this. Did anyone race? Notes from the course? Who is going/hoping to go? Hoping the community hasn’t been hit too hard by th… --- ## [Workouts reports, quality sleep and nutrition](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workouts-reports-quality-sleep-and-nutrition/115229)
**Author:** [@Bitaborg](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Bitaborg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 10:23am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workouts-reports-quality-sleep-and-nutrition/115229 "2026-10-11T10:23:53Z")
I’m still using the 30 days trial, I realize that are other IA training Apps that give reports of workout results, give training advices based o quality sleeping reports integrating with smart watches and also gives nutr… --- ## [VO2 max are evil](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/vo2-max-are-evil/115149)
**Author:** [@Stretch47](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Stretch47)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/vo2-max-are-evil/115149 "2026-10-10T14:48:41Z")
Hi all I’ve been doing the beginner program on mywhoosh for 2 months now . I’m starting from scratch no fitness and 48 lol I’m really enjoying it tbh , I’m liking the different zone training and really noticing little ga… --- ## [Zone 3 training is back…maybe?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/zone-3-training-is-back-maybe/114443)
**Author:** [@TooManyDogs](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TooManyDogs)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/zone-3-training-is-back-maybe/114443 "2026-10-10T12:13:07Z")
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