Hi everyone, I’ve been road cycling for almost a year. I’m 172 cm tall, weigh 76 kg, and have an FTP around 260. My FTP has increased from 220 to 260 without much change in body weight. I’ve been spending a good chunk of time on Zone 2 and some Zone 4 threshold interval workouts for about a month o…

Seems like you are on your way. However, since you don’t have an event in mind, the most important thing is that you enjoy the process. The number 300 is just a number and once you hit that, you’ll be looking for another number. What will still be needed is the process.

[image] Sam_Lee: My goal is just to get stronger. I want to hit an FTP of 300 or more this year. I I’m 185cm and started out at around 240W 3 years aho. I’ve been trying to reach 300W for 3 years now. I am probably somewhere around 277-287W. But maybe you hit the genetic jackpot and I lucked …

Make a periodized plan and don’t be afraid to try new things after you go through a full cycle. You’ll get there. Just for fun I had similar w/kg numbers but after 2-3 years am now at 9.3 w/kg for 1 min, 12 w/kg for 30s, and 18 w/kg for 5s. FTP is up to about 3.7 w/kg (up from 3.0 after the first y…

[image] Sam_Lee: Is this a realistic goal setting, or is it too aggressive? Nobody can know. Wattage goals are unrealistic because the path to get there is not knowable. A realistic goal is something like averaging 10 hours per week. You can define how you will get there. How do you define…

Consistency. The single biggest differentiating change I made to my approach to my cycling and training. Heard it said by many people over many years, didn’t pay attention and instead focused on list of other ‘stuff’ that maybe made some Minor improvements here and there but was essentially just …

You are me OP! I am 173cm tall and weight fluctuates from 75-79…I also peaked at FTP of 265 but we have the same strengths…around 15wkg 5 secs, 7.5 1 min, 5minute about 4.3…my 1 hour also is around 3.1 300 is also my goal, lets update each other next year OP!

You will get there. I peak around 300w @ 65kg 6-8 hours a week 1.5 hr TR on Tues. 3hr MTB on Thurs and 4hr MTB on Sun… Cycling for around 5 years. Consistency is key. EDIT : I suppose what worked for me is like everyone is saying about not caring about the number. Focus on staying consistent. …

Are you me? Same size, FTP, goal, about the same training time per week, and similar issue. Minus the elevation gains. I was given the advice to make sure I get structured indoor rides, group rides can be hard but you might not be getting the right time in right zones. Also rest now and then.

I don’t see any issue with an ftp goal, no different than a time/pace goal in running. I’d argue it’s a better goal than something like race result where even more things are out of your control. If your goal is 300w, or 5w/kg, or 4 minute mile, there is nothing wrong with putting a big ugly (and …

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