Riding far versus fast
12-21-20, 12:25 AM
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[QUOTE=DaveLeeNC;21841595]
There are countless arguments about which is the best metric but at the end of the day you still have to go out and do the work and raise whatever it is your measuring. The precise definition is immaterial provided you use the same method consistently so you can track performance and the efficacy of a particular training regimen. FTP, MLSS, CP are all very close to one another.
Originally Posted by asgelle
Really?
FTP was never lab-based.[/QUOTE
I did not say that. It referred to whatever threshold (lab based or field based) you were using as a fundamental parameter of your training at that time.
Here is an interesting question. Assume the impossible where someone came up with a thermometer that would measure in 20 seconds either your ftp or your LT (precise definition of your choice). Which would be the better metric on which to base your training in the manner that we do today with power meters and ftp? I truly do not have an opinion - at least for well trained athletes.
dave
FTP was never lab-based.[/QUOTE
I did not say that. It referred to whatever threshold (lab based or field based) you were using as a fundamental parameter of your training at that time.
Here is an interesting question. Assume the impossible where someone came up with a thermometer that would measure in 20 seconds either your ftp or your LT (precise definition of your choice). Which would be the better metric on which to base your training in the manner that we do today with power meters and ftp? I truly do not have an opinion - at least for well trained athletes.
dave
12-21-20, 04:49 AM
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Call me simple-minded... but if someone rode 105% FTP in one hour, I'd just say "congratulations, you just improved your FTP. It's now 105% of your old FTP."
But in the context of the graph... you can lump me in the "I'd like to see how you can ride 105% your FTP in one hour" group.
But in the context of the graph... you can lump me in the "I'd like to see how you can ride 105% your FTP in one hour" group.
12-21-20, 07:44 AM
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Functional Threshold Power was developed by Dr. Andrew Coggan and is specifically defined as “the highest power a rider can maintain in a quasi-steady state without fatiguing."
Originally Posted by Andrew Coggan
That is because 1) the exercise intensity-duration relationship is quite flat in that region, and 2) FTP has never been defined as the power you can maintain for 60(.000000.....) min.
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12-21-20, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by atwl77
But in the context of the graph... you can lump me in the "I'd like to see how you can ride 105% your FTP in one hour" group.
12-21-20, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mr_pedro
The graph is not implying anyone to ride at 105% FTP for 1 hour. The unit of the vertical axis is kCal per hour, however that does not mean you need to ride for 1 hour, just like riding at 20 mph can also be done for 30 minutes.
One person's 100% FTP may burn 1300 kCal an hour, whereas someone else's may only burn 600.
12-21-20, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by rubiksoval
How can they denote kCal per hour?
One person's 100% FTP may burn 1300 kCal an hour, whereas someone else's may only burn 600.
One person's 100% FTP may burn 1300 kCal an hour, whereas someone else's may only burn 600.
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Originally Posted by asgelle
the plot isn’t for everyone. It’s for Rob Gray.
12-27-20, 03:53 AM
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I just found out that riding far and fast/hard is better / best for me. The holidays gave me the opportunity to do >120 km per ride where my previous longest has been 40 km fast and hard (not a lot of free time unfortunately)
Far and fast (or hard if going up on long mountain climbs) with recovery days or rides in between delivered immediate and significant improvement in performance in just 3 days. So it looks like I still have A LOT to improve in my performance if only I have more free time outside of holidays.
Far and fast (or hard if going up on long mountain climbs) with recovery days or rides in between delivered immediate and significant improvement in performance in just 3 days. So it looks like I still have A LOT to improve in my performance if only I have more free time outside of holidays.
12-27-20, 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy
^ Yes. History of self-reporting on BF over the years says that riders who maintain their normal off-the-bike diet eat back their on the bike expenditure. I think what needs to happen is that the rider needs to get used to having less food in their stomach. My observation is that if I'm never hungry, I'm not going to lose weight. If I eat smaller portions, when a larger portion comes along, I simply can't eat that much. Yay! And I have less desire to eat when I return from a ride. I tend to eat before I ride and then have an apple and plenty of water when I return. An apple is ~80 calories and fills me right up.
Of course it matters how long your daily rides are. If they're 100 miles, you'll eat a half a pan of lasagna when you get back.
Of course it matters how long your daily rides are. If they're 100 miles, you'll eat a half a pan of lasagna when you get back.
