2 X 20 min power % with Map Test

[bor1234]

I tried to search the forum, but I could not find it. What is the % of MAP power that I would perform 2 x 20 min intervals. I want to do these once a week, in a block training program.
Thanks

 

[Piotr]

I tried to search the forum, but I could not find it. What is the % of MAP power that I would perform 2 x 20 min intervals. I want to do these once a week, in a block training program.
Thanks

According to Ric Stern your FTP will fall between 72-77% of MAP:

http://lists.topica.com/lists/wattage/read/message.html?mid=910290920

Here's a thread about 2x20 min intervals:

http://www.cyclingforums.com/t336550.html

Actually, I need to give credit where it's due. Here's where I found those links:

http://www.geocities.com/gimpy_calfee/classic_blue.html

 

[Animator]

I want to start doing 2 x 20s as well, but having never done them, I'm wondering what they should feel like? For the time being I'll have to rely on PE and HR, but I think I would want to know this even with a PM. Thanks.

 

[Alex Simmons]

Depends

Have a look here at RST levels:
http://www.cyclecoach.com/pageID-downloadPages-Calculate_your_MAP_zones.htm

Or here at Coggan training levels:
http://www.cyclingpeakssoftware.com/power411/levels.asp

The latter provides some description in terms of RPE and what the sensations should be like depending on intensity.

 

[Alex Simmons]

Of course I should have just referenced my blog post on this topic:

http://alex-cycle.blogspot.com/2007/01/two-by-twenty.html