What actually happens to your body when your FTP increases. sprinting mistakes you are probably making, our 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo strategy and more all in Episode 195 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Join us live at 8:00am Pacific!
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Hi guys, when I do the ramptest, the result for me is too high to be viable for training. Currently I’m using 72% of my best minute, rather than 75%. Do you think this is a reasonable solution or does it indicate a problem? Thanks, Ruben.
Nice, I got one a month ago. I think the data it provides is extremely interesting so far. Though I’ve been sick or on vacation for essentially the entirety of January, so my baselines are a bit off from the norm.
Some advice, I’ve found that if I wear the strap on my bicep during workouts it mimics my chest strap. When I wear it on my wrist for workouts the numbers are way off, though when I wear it on my wrist and say sit on the couch my HR is accurate.
I’ll be looking for the Beer Genie at 24HOP. I’m heading out there as a solo rider. I’m interested in your tire selection. I’m all for a fast rolling tire, and currently run the Aspen or Ikon on my rear, but up front, the Aspen, I’d think would provide much grip for the corners.
Looks like about 3/4 of a bike.
Also, looks like @Nate_Pearson is sitting up already?? He isn’t over the finish!
(Nice job, gents! @RJones07, the white kit looks sharp!)
I have a question about the something that was talked about on the podcast that I do just about every workout. I always extend the warm up and cool down to add some TSS and adjust the cool down intensity up some. My question lies in that the IF drops doing this along with NP should I worry about this at all or just ignore it because the workout itself would be the prescribed IF and NP?
@Nate_Pearson congrats on your strong finishes! You almost got half of your upgrade points and sounds like you are already fit enough to score points in a 1/2/3 race. Sounds like your ftp isn’t much higher than in previous years, have you been focusing more on the <=5 min end of your power curve?
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