I am coaching a rider who has raced the 70+ age group TT at worlds for the last few years and has been getting closer and closer to the top. He seems to have plateaued a little however and this year was 8th at 2 mins down over 20km rolling course.
He is committed to riding the event next year and dedicating the next 12 months to giving it the best shot he can. He has now got a new TT bike (used this year) and has all the necessary equipment.
I estimate that his FTP is ~280w at 70kg and that he is around ~40-50w down on the winners power.
I estimate that FTP is a relative strength and that L5 & L6 are very weak.
If you were coaching him, what would your plan be - he has plenty of time and is in good health.
Any thoughts / help appreciated.
He is committed to riding the event next year and dedicating the next 12 months to giving it the best shot he can. He has now got a new TT bike (used this year) and has all the necessary equipment.
I estimate that his FTP is ~280w at 70kg and that he is around ~40-50w down on the winners power.
I estimate that FTP is a relative strength and that L5 & L6 are very weak.
If you were coaching him, what would your plan be - he has plenty of time and is in good health.
Any thoughts / help appreciated.