Hi TrainerRoad Team,
I’ll be working away for the next month at a camp located at 1350m altitude. The gym facilities are great, and the bikes are solid. I’ll have my power meter pedals with me to stay on track with my TR workouts.
I’m aware that I can expect around a 5% drop in FTP due to the altitude. My question is – how should I best manage this to ensure I’m still progressing with my training plan?
If I adjust my FTP down by 5% for the next 4 weeks, I worry that this could affect the overall gains from the structured plan. Conversely, if I try to maintain my current sea-level FTP, I’m concerned that workouts might become unsustainable.
I’ll be alternating between 4 weeks at altitude and 4 weeks at sea level for the foreseeable future. Would you recommend temporarily adjusting intensity, focusing on RPE, or using a different approach to balance adaptation and performance?
I’d really appreciate any advice on managing this to ensure I continue progressing without compromising recovery or overreaching.
Thanks in advance for your insights!