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  1. P

    Huge difference in ftp in trainer vs hills

    Hello, I'm new to power training but not new to cycling. I just got a quarq Elsa RS and wanted to start by setting my power zones for training. Here's my problem: I live in a very hilly place and essentially do not have access to flat stretches long enough to do a reliable FTP test. I can either...
  2. D

    Am i pushing myself too hard?

    Hey everyone, So I am currently a 97.5 kg (215 lbs) rider, I was 104.3 kg (230 lbs) last month, so, so far I have lost around 15 lbs in one month, and I feel great about it. However, today, I am not feeling too great, I think. I felt like I've been training quite hard in just about the past...
  3. Regalia

    Pantsed!

    Has anyone been pantsed by their bike? My cousin has. At first I didn't believe him because everyone checks their pants before riding unless you're wearing shorts or something of that nature. Shoestrings too. He didn't fall over or anything. Luckily.
  4. Luke Davison

    what is considered a good FTP

    Ive been riding for about 2 years, but have only been training seriously for about 4 to 6 weeks. I recently did a 20 minute test to get a gauge of where i am. I produced an average of 302 watts at 65kg for 20 minutes. Taking 5% of this result i can get a accurate estimate of my FTP being around...