I’m 67 and using TR for the third year and more dedicated than ever to see how much improvement I can make. I haven’t raced as such, other than doing the Senior Olympics. I compete against myself and can keep up with lots of guys 20-30 years younger, except on hills >5%, where the aging heart hits i…

[image] bbarrera: If you are setup for Erg it will switch you to resistance mode at the stI art of 20-min portion of the test I don’t think that happened on my Kickr. It stayed in erg for entire test.

Hmm, switching modes is mentioned in the video on the 20-minute test page: Log In to TrainerRoad It is also in the workout notes that appear in the TR app - I brought up WorkoutCreator and copied the notes displayed during the test. Here is a few snippets of what appears in the TrainerRoad app betw…

I’m sorry. I thought you and Doc were talking about the TR Ramp Test, which seems to be the default FTP test now (and what I had tried to set my FTP.) I see now the 20 minute FTP test is different.

no worries I was on a conference call, glad we got that sorted out! And yes, the Ramp Test is the new default and stays in Erg mode if you have a smart trainer. Have a great weekend!

Great podcast and great news! I would love for Chad and the gang to do a deep dive podcast on getting faster for older athletes. Not just work/recovery ratio, but also things like the importance of VO2max, strength training and nutrition to reduce muscle atrophy, flexibility work etc.

David, Yes, I was referring to Lydia in the great Successful Athlete’s podcast and suggesting it warrants a deeper dive into all aspects of training for ‘older’ athletes in the “Ask a Cycling Coach” podcast.

Agree. I’d volunteer to be a TR Crash Test Dummy to help support an improved plan for us more experienced folks. I still think I’m bullet proof until about 4 or 5 days of repeated riding then my body reminds me there is a few extra miles on the odometer

I am 69 in my 3rd year of TR. I love it.

_=As a 70 year old athlete, my focus has become more on recovery as an indication of volume. Intensity and duration can be planned, but only with proper recovery , There needs to be a “flex” option as to extending weekly training blocks . For example, a 7 day week becomes a 9 day instead, Allowi…

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Phil, I’m not sure but are you referring to the weekly podcast or to the new successful athletes podcast from this week featuring 64 y/o cyclist Lydia Gould. It’s a great listen for 60+ cyclists. +30 Watts and Winning Races at 64 with Lydia Gould – Successful Athletes Podcast 25

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