FTP change after SS Base I Mid Volume

[matiassaarinen]

This sounds quite familiar to me: good gains first but then my FTP drops after a training block. In your case the lack of recovery may be the biggest issue. I did just write about my own experiences, if you’re interested in reading:

Plateau in Build - every time

The short version: I have reached to conclusion that TrainerRoad Build plans (Mid Volume) are too much for me and thus cause me to plateau. But please, read the longer version and comment, if my conclusion seems to be right and what I should change in my training. The longer version: This is my second year training and third time I have started from a Base and completed a Build block (at least 4 weeks). Road cycling background I have four to five years. The first time in 2018 from winter to …