Hello everyone. I understand it’s probably been asked a million times, yet everyone is different, so would love to hear some fresh inputs/ideas. My goal: 3w/kg FTP (around 200w). I’m currently at ~2.2w/kg (144w) according to my first RAMP test 5 weeks ago. My current plan: I picked a Gran Fondo d…

[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 that. I’ve broken everything down a lot more. While I was doing this I wonder if we’re breaking ne…

thanks @Rosscopeco . Great article. At the early 40-50 group, hopefully I can still move to the right side of that bell.

This might be worth watching :+1: [How Much FTP Increase Can You Expect in a Year?]

thanks @PusherMan . I think I’ve watched this one. It’s not that relevant to me though. a. They are fairly fit before testing FTP b. They also said they don’t know. :slight_smile: that’s why I would like to get some inputs for my specific case.

Not being funny and really hope you achieve your goal…but nobody can answer your question. You are unique, as am I and everyone else. You will respond differently to training that I will, and the next person etc. People can give general advice, but it will be v general. At the end of the day, why d…

Just to make sure. Did you start from the base phases? I would recommend Sweet spot 1 & 2.

Welcome, if you do the training and build up gradually then you have every chance. Cycling is much less taxing on the body than running. Just make sure your form is ok, don’t develop bad habits, stick to the plan. Definitely start in base and potentially do a double dose of base to give your body m…

My N=1: M48 @76Kg. I also started running in 2015. Previously done virtually no sport since i was young, and that was surfing, so maybe good aerobic training but no legs. and i hover about 310-330 ever since. Saturday, Oct 14, 2017 330 Friday, Jun 30, 2017 316 Tuesday, Nov 8, 2016 317 Tue…

What power source are you using? Those numbers are amazing.

This is measured on both my Kickr Snap and Vector 3 pedals (and Stages PM for a while). There is a pretty good correlation between them.

Realistic FTP improvement with TrainerRoad. Un-fit 40 years old male. Already cycled for about 4 years. Minimum structured training exp

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Computer says “Yes”.

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