I’m turning 55 next year and my last FTP test was 222. I’d like to see 250+, maybe peak at 300 for A endurance events. Curious as to what other over 50 TR users aim for heading toward 60 yrs. Probably a can of worms as fitness has so many variables, but appreciate your thoughts.

I [quote=“lamonts, post:94, topic:4458, full:true”] went: 204, 229, 242, 245. I also have to admit that the ramp test messes with my head (ouch), but the workouts felt pretty spot-on, so I think I was just about right…maybe could have pushed slightly more. [/quote] I still dread the ftp test to…

I’m 53 and have been back on the bike since spring 2012, but have never done any type of training; just your typical group and solo rides, century rides and everything in between. I purchased a Stages PM a couple years ago and pitty-pattied around with it a bit, but nothing really serious. What re…

A bit of back story to my previous post as I was in a bit of a rush when I posted it. I’ve 40+ years of mountain activities prior to cycling being my full time sport. That’s rock climbing and mountaineering plus fell* walking and running. I’ve thus got a pretty decent aerobic base. I also grew up o…

[image] lamonts: also I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. If you stay true to the plan, you’ll have a one-up on any rider that’s not doing structured work. TR definitely has some tough days during build and specialty, but well worth it. You’ll be better physically and mentally.

Interesting thread, I wish there was a way to make it into a survey so we could see a distribution vs age. To the O/P, as many said here, it’s not about the absolute watts but really W/kg. Just turned 50 last month and been hovering right below the mythical 4.0W/kg mark. The biggest challenge wit…

Bell Curve posted from Nate himself which always gives you a good perspective of where you are. [image] The Bell curve of cylists - how fast are the average TR users? Training Moar data!!! It seems like people want to see what’s “TR Average” and compare themselves to tha…

It was wonderful to stumble across this link. I’m 52 with an FTP of around 220. I’ve always picked multiple goals through the year over the last few year. I’d train for a triathlon, then train for a run an lose cycling fitness then come back to cycling for a few months. Recently I’ve been really foc…

I’d shoot for an FTP of around 250. That’s where I land at age 57 with a little dedicated training on the bike trainer. 2 x 20’ workouts work well for me.

Wow - This thread is great - blast from the past 8-6 years ago. Its also funny to read back to some of the complaints. We have to ping some of the names who still are active to provide updates, I just grabbed those that I recognized. After a few more years, any tips or thoughts on maintaining you…

I’ll be 57 this year and I matched my all time high FTP (314) and I think it was more like 320 at the peak of the season. More importantly, I hit lots of power PR’s in racing and training this year and had some solid race results. Did a 3+ hour race early in the season with NP over 280. 5.5+ hour…

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Bell Curve posted from Nate himself which always gives you a good perspective of where you are.

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