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[Rizzi]

Just wanted to add some different perspective on when FTP gains happen (to some answers above). Of course it’s individual and depends on many factors but here is was Coach Chad said:

When do you usually see the most FTP gain?

@dbf, I used to see the biggest gains in FTP with riders doing more traditional base plans. But with the Sweet Spot emphasis in place of LSD, it’s becoming really common for the comparatively bigger bumps in FTP to take place during 12 weeks of SSB. Then, the Build plans become more about building stamina at that higher FTP but still with some subtler rises in FTP. Then, of course, the specialization phase is about refinement and specificity, though certain plans/disciplines can still yield incr…