TCTP FTP Timing and new Cycle
iFreedom
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Hi All, I posted this at the roadbike forum but thought I would try here as this forum seems to get more traffic.
I’ve read in general timing around ftp testing and it looks like every 4 or 5 weeks people do the testing especially during build phase. But, for myself, I’ve just completed a full TCTP cycle and extended to 12 weeks with my final race this weekend at which point I’ll back off and follow his mtc program for 4 and maybe up to 6 weeks before starting again.
He also says to re-do the ftp test a few days before starting the program again and you should see an increase in ftp from the first time you did the test – great!But, don’t you think I’ll “de-train” over 4-6 weeks and have a low ftp relative to my current ftp?
Would it be better to take next week off/really easy, then run the ftp test and use that number for when I start up again in 4-6weeks time?
FWIW, his mtc program has you riding from 20-40min a few days a week at around 80% of ftp (upper end of EM) with some SS and power intervals in weeks 4-6.
I’m just thinking that if I start the program on an ftp a few points lower then what they are today, I could miss out on a slight opportunity. Also, his program does not re-test ftp.
Thoughts?
I’ve read in general timing around ftp testing and it looks like every 4 or 5 weeks people do the testing especially during build phase. But, for myself, I’ve just completed a full TCTP cycle and extended to 12 weeks with my final race this weekend at which point I’ll back off and follow his mtc program for 4 and maybe up to 6 weeks before starting again.
He also says to re-do the ftp test a few days before starting the program again and you should see an increase in ftp from the first time you did the test – great!But, don’t you think I’ll “de-train” over 4-6 weeks and have a low ftp relative to my current ftp?
Would it be better to take next week off/really easy, then run the ftp test and use that number for when I start up again in 4-6weeks time?
FWIW, his mtc program has you riding from 20-40min a few days a week at around 80% of ftp (upper end of EM) with some SS and power intervals in weeks 4-6.
I’m just thinking that if I start the program on an ftp a few points lower then what they are today, I could miss out on a slight opportunity. Also, his program does not re-test ftp.
Thoughts?
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I've had a less hectic season this year but still over 20 races.. so the season takes care of 'training' in the main.
I really dont bother about FTP as tbh it makes sod all difference knowing what a number is for road racing.
Its useful for setting up winter training correctly.
Just ride and race hard whilst the sun shines.