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11-13-20, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rower2cyclist

Hi-I need training/workout ideas on how to improve my fitness so that I don't get dropped in rolling hills during our weekend group ride.

We usually start the ride a dozen strong and end the ride about 5-6, the pace is around 21-22mph right now but they say some days it's even faster. My fellow riders are fast and lean athletes ranging from Cat 1-3.

I am a 40yo male, 6-4, 80kg, and have an FTP around 4.5w/kg. !

That's a strong group that you are getting dropped.

Yeah I can't give advice to someone with an FTP around 4.5w/kg. How long did that take?

While you are here I how do I get to 3.0w/kg? I am seem to be stuck around 2.7/2.8.

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