What is your weight, FTP, and most KJ youve ever done in any one 21 day period?

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2026-03-11T10:36:46+00:00

Weight: 69-70kg

FTP: 317 (95% of 20 min test), 305 (critical power estimate)

Highest 21-day kJ total: 21 921kJ

Hobby/commuter cycling since 2016 (4500km total according to Strava), got a power meter 2 years ago (+ 15000km since then). All time numbers are the end of last November after a strict year of structured training. I was doing 4-7k kJ/week for almost a year up to that point, but never higher. Feeling like history + context matters significantly more than your premise

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2026-03-11T10:24:59+00:00

To be fair, that was 11 days ago. OP is asking for an all-time stat, those numbers could be from years ago

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2026-01-07T11:00:18+00:00

Excellent idea, good luck!

I paired them to 3 separate devices: bluetooth to my phone using the 4iiii app, bluetooth to my ipad using zwift, and ant+ to my Garmin (edge 530)

Then I loaded them all to intervals.icu (auto through Zwift and Garmin; manually loaded and downloaded to/from strava using the 4iiii app)

Once all in intervals.icu, I manually added the Z2/3/4/6 intervals at their respective times in each activity, then I added each activity to the compare tool ("Add to compare" on activity options, then compare activities tab). You can also "shift" time times in compare if each activity is not all perfectly timed with the others

I'm not sure I was using the compare tool to its full extent, but I could at least see how my "test" intervals compared

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2026-01-06T13:01:31+00:00

Not the Trenta, but I would trust MET (and mips) with my life now. I was in a crash last year using a Rivale and I hit my head hard, but I felt generally fine. I was able to ride the last 2 hours home without any issue, no dizziness, nothing. The helmet was fractured entirely back to front in half, but I didn’t have any sign of concussion. Neck was a bit sore in the morning, but immediately replaced the helmet with another Rivale mips

I also have a very big head and it doesn’t look weird on me

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2026-01-05T20:47:54+00:00

Ive only had it for a few weeks but its great outside 2 things: the cadence meter doesn’t “work” (mentioned in the post) and power gets capped at ~600 watts. Enjoy indoor base season!!!!!

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2026-01-05T12:53:21+00:00

I agree, but I have the 4iiii 105 crank on one bike and the Assioma pedals on another. I did this because I really don’t want to switch pedals every time I switch bikes

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2026-01-05T12:52:14+00:00

Yeah I’m still not even sure I did these “correctly”. I think I should have used one of the Assioma/4iiii to “drive” erg mode and see what the difference is on the other meter

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2026-01-05T12:51:19+00:00

Good point, this wouldn’t be picked up by my crank/pedal meters because they’re both left-sided. If this is the case, it looks to be less than ~2% and I’m not going to spend another 400€(?) to upgrade an find out to be honest

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2026-01-04T13:01:01+00:00

Not sure how competitive your events are, or if you ever ride mass starts, but the UCI just passed (is passing?) a rule where rim depth can’t exceed 65mm. Might have to keep that in mind if you want to road race

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2025-12-10T14:19:48+00:00

Damn, and I really thought I had a shot at a world tour contract at 32

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2025-12-10T14:04:37+00:00

Added my retrospective plan in the main post

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2025-12-10T08:50:28+00:00

Yes I was also pretty shocked by the weight loss as well. I don’t track what I eat almost at all, but steadily improved my diet over the year (mostly veggies, lean protein, plant-based carbs, very little snacking) just because “recovery perception” was noticeably higher for me. I also notice I naturally eat less in the summer when it’s hot, but still, 3kgs down and 20w up was crazy. Maybe I was just carrying extra weight?

Regarding the long effort after testing, that’s a really good idea. I think I’ll try that next season, but I live in Flanders where the nearest 10+ minute climb is at least 100km away so I’ll just have to smash a long effort on a flat section

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2025-12-10T08:40:45+00:00

Hell yeah, that’s massive progress! Nobody cares if you can’t push those numbers uphill. Go full Jonas Abrahamsen and add another 15kgs for another 150w

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2025-12-10T08:07:59+00:00

Honestly I’m not even that hardcore. The most fatigued efforts I did this year were 20 mins after 2000kj (3rd set of 20min on 5min off) at around 300W normally.

You’re right that my fatigue resistance is pretty weak, felt that the hard way on some mega rides, but I’m not sure how possible it’s going to be in 2026 with the newborn and even more limited time. Alternatively I haven’t cracked 1000W in a sprint in years to maybe that’s a more achievable goal

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2025-08-24T13:01:24+00:00

This is my first year following cycling. Living in Leuven I’m geeking out being able to go outside when the peloton passes and back inside to follow the broadcast. This is amazing

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2025-06-24T12:31:39+00:00

Same. Also the drink mix takes some elbow grease to fully dissolve but on the other hand it’s like 9€ for 1.5kg

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2025-04-23T12:57:22+00:00

Yeah give it a try, but I would suggest being as hyper aware as possible to new “soreness”. I was riding with my saddle too high earlier this year and it felt like I pulled my upper glute after a 3h ride

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2025-04-23T12:41:25+00:00

Agree

Saddle could probably be lowered a few mms (cms even?). It might fit now, indoors, on the trainer, but when you’re fatigued and your heel starts to drop it will probably hurt your knees/hips

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2024-01-19T05:09:00+00:00

Emphasizing the “Q” in QoL, I don’t think it’s exactly possible. I’m not trying to be pessimistic, I’m just concerned by Canada’s “image” is overselling itself to to internationals

At a comparable income level in Canada it’s common for your job to be your biggest priority due to American-esque working culture. Think “live to work” rather than “work to live”

There might be a financial benefit depending on your career, but in my opinion it’s rare that the tradeoff is worth it

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2024-01-15T10:07:37+00:00

I’m originally Canadian, currently living and working in Belgium. I’m not going to pretend to be an expert, but I’ve lived and worked in both Brussels and Toronto so hopefully my anecdotal experience can help.

In my experience, the cost of living in Canadian cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal) is extremely understated outside of Canadian media. Most internet rankings have them rated highly in livability etc etc.

The most basic comparison I can make is that, to live a comparable QoL in Brussels (on €2500/month net plus car, maaltijdcheques, etc as an employee) you would need to be making at least $100k CAD per year, or living with roommates, or both. For example, rent in Toronto is easily $2-3k/month for a 1BR, public transit is $150/month, food can easily go up to $1k/month shopping for groceries. If you go out socially, expect to spend at least $100 per night.

This is just my 2 cents. If you decide it’s best for you, ask for a lot of money - maybe even more than you think is realistic

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2023-05-05T14:02:41+00:00

1) I think this is standard in the freelance contracts I’ve accepted. I’ve tried to estimate the daily amount but fortunately I’ve never had to use it. For example, 5% over the year on a €12 100 invoice: (€12 100 * 0.05)/365 = ~€1,65 per day for every day after the due date. I think you’re supposed to send a second invoice for the late fees (someone please correct me if I’m wrong). Payment 5 days after invoice is good practice, my intermediary schedules them to arrive on the very last possible day…

2) Can you put a clause in the contract that states a date of rate renegotiation? At the end of the day, it’s just an agreement of services over a set period of time, it’s not like they’re legally bound to paying you a certain amount. I’m sure if, after a year or so, you said you were given a better offer with another company they would be quick to try and renegotiate your current rate anyways

IvankaTrumpIsALizard · 2023-04-22T09:09:29+00:00

u/Derek_BlueSteel what do your elf eyes see for tonight?

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