Going into winter

Training
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So I’m going into winter and want to reduce my time on the bike and add some gym time. I am not currently on a plan but want to start Traditional Base or Sweet Spot Base. Should I manually decrease my FTP or leave it the same. If I do decrease my FTP, how low should I go. I’m currently at 217…TIA

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Why manually decrease? If you’re looking for TRUE off time, I’d actually take a page from the pros and take a few weeks completely off the bike and do other stuff. Lift weights. Walk. Run. Play with your kids (if you have any). Then start fresh with a ramp test and a base plan and go from there. You’ll be surprised how quickly your fitness comes back.

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just see where AI FTP detection will take you :wink:
if it’s for example from 6 to 3 hours per week, maybe you can sort of maintain your current FTP, and if not, it will drop automatically (first the levels, then your FTP via AI FTP)

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You always want to train to your current FTP….if you are simply looking to reduce intensity heading into the off-season, then choose Traditional Base vs. Sweet Spot.

As noted, AI FTP detection will take care of the rest and adjust your FTP as needed.

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FTP is not the throttle on your training, leave it the same.

If you want a reduction in training, reduce time and/or intensity as you see fit. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend stopping altogether, but variety instead.

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