# Do I need more Base

**URL:** <https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/do-i-need-more-base/13762>\
**Category:** Training\
**Created:** [March 24, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/do-i-need-more-base/13762 "2019-03-24T18:30:39Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![brown132](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brown132/32/12777_2.png) [@brown132](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/brown132)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/do-i-need-more-base/13762/1 "2019-03-24T18:30:39Z")

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Ok so I’ll keep this as brief as possible, I ride to work and back 5 days a week 48 weeks a year. Commute is 11miles each way without extra added on but roughly hit 150-180 miles a week. Lots of stop start with traffic which can’t be avoided so my general commutes match up from an intensity and power output to that of a sweet spot base session. I always get FTP gains from build and specialty plans but seem to stagnate on the base plans. Should I ignore the base plans due to daily rides and just concentrate on build etc, your opinions please.

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**Author:** ![BMAC615](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bmac615/32/13086_2.png) [@BMAC615](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/BMAC615)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/do-i-need-more-base/13762/2 "2019-03-25T01:57:35Z")

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My opinion: if you’re going to do the program, do the program and fill in w/ Z2 rides. Not enough info to comment further.

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**Author:** ![larry](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/larry/32/12653_2.png) [@larry](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/larry)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/do-i-need-more-base/13762/3 "2019-03-25T17:06:55Z")

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That’s quite a lot of base that you’re coming into the training season with. We’ve written an article on this topic, and you could certainly skip the Base phase.

> **[Can I Skip Base Training?](https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/can-i-skip-base-training/)**
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> Base training helps cyclists establish a foundation of fitness — but is it necessary for all athletes and which approach is best? Find out.

However, if you decide to do it anyway, just keep your commute miles a little lower on the intensity side, and you may see improvements due to the structured nature of the plan.

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**Author:** ![brown132](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brown132/32/12777_2.png) [@brown132](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/brown132)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/do-i-need-more-base/13762/4 "2019-03-25T17:45:15Z")

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Thanks for the link Larry