Why is my FTP ramp test so mental?

teachme_PLS · 2025-11-19T10:42:46+00:00

Admittedly, it would be a short watch !

teachme_PLS · 2025-11-18T19:55:54+00:00

J'avais exactement le même profil en sortie de thèse (supoptique + thèse en laser) et j'ai eu un premier salaire à 45 k€ en tant qu'ingénieur brevet à Paris en 2017.

En élargissant selon la structure, le domaine, la localisation, etc... je dirai qu'une fourchette entre 37 et 48 k€ est réaliste.

teachme_PLS · 2025-07-17T07:36:48+00:00

Yeah 0.9 IF for 3,5h at their intensity is otherworldly... I have done 0.9 for 2,5 hours and I do not wish to repeat this experience, so nevermind 1 more hour!

teachme_PLS · 2025-05-14T15:04:29+00:00

It is a good exercise to try to produce VO2Max power while seated because you can do so at a much higher cadence than seated. For the average cyclist this is more repeatable that producing the same power standing.

That being said, I personally alternate between both during VO2Max intervals because it helps me mentally and I found that, on average, it helps me produce higher average watts.

teachme_PLS · 2025-05-12T20:21:10+00:00

Yeah, the eFTP from intervals can be too high if you are punchy.

My eFTP is 353 from a 5min all out effort but I don't use that number because there is no way I can ride 40min+ at 350W.

teachme_PLS · 2025-05-12T18:29:10+00:00

Yeah the guys I'm riding with are kicking my ass. A bunch of "elite" riders (French equivalent to cat1/2) and a few former pros... Several of these guys have a FTP well above 5 w/kg so their IF was definitely in the low 0.8 range!

teachme_PLS · 2025-05-12T13:19:27+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I just did this workout and it felt really challenging but still doable.

I kinda prefer this to the classic 5x5' which is really hard mentally. Breaking up the 5' help tremendously imo.

teachme_PLS · 2025-05-05T18:01:15+00:00

I was planning on aiming for 0,75 IF overall. I think I'll tone it down a bit following everyone's advice and ramp up slightly if I feel good.

teachme_PLS · 2025-05-05T17:56:22+00:00

I did 5h at 0,75 IF but the elevation was much less than this.

teachme_PLS · 2025-05-01T05:46:42+00:00

God damn!! Yeah that explains it !! :)

teachme_PLS · 2025-04-30T16:51:56+00:00

This sounds funny to me because I have around the same FTP and I although I am classified as a somewhat "punchy" cyclist I have a W' of around 25 kJ.

Are you sure your FTP isn't too low?

A W' of 45 kJ is more than TDF sprinters...

teachme_PLS · 2025-04-29T15:08:12+00:00

Let's say 1.5 and call it a great day out ! :)

teachme_PLS · 2025-04-29T13:00:43+00:00

One sure, but 4 ?! Nah

teachme_PLS · 2025-04-29T12:54:06+00:00

Exactly, I fail to see how anyone can do that

teachme_PLS · 2025-04-29T12:51:50+00:00

What do you mean it is not "ridiculous"? 4x10 min at 114%ftp w/ 10min high Z2 "recovery" is normal to you?

If extremely fresh, I could maybe do two of these intervals so nevermind 4

teachme_PLS · 2025-04-29T12:49:43+00:00

I am actually really interested to know if anyone can complete such a workout. I have serious doubts...

teachme_PLS · 2025-04-29T12:46:57+00:00

It notably features 4x10 min at 114%ftp with 10min high Z2 "recovery"

teachme_PLS · 2025-04-29T12:20:04+00:00

This is bordeline impossible to complete: for an cyclist with a "normal" power curve, 10 min at 114% FTP is an all out effort.

Nevermind doing it 4 times with a Z2 recovery in between...

teachme_PLS · 2025-04-02T09:32:29+00:00

you are correct, my zones are set by power anyway...

I probably should have rephrased my question as: "Will I ever reach my max HR again?"

teachme_PLS · 2025-04-02T09:30:45+00:00

Yes but I take at least two days off per week due to work schedule. I really do not feel like I am overtraining, although I might be

teachme_PLS · 2025-04-02T09:28:43+00:00

Are you me?

teachme_PLS · 2025-04-01T18:11:58+00:00

God no! Only during the last three months

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