Thanks for the input, I'll stick with the ANT+ for the ore accurate reading.

Ok
So your saying potentially run through the Base,Build,Specialty Half distance plan twice? to equal 48 weeks?
Or fill in 12 weeks of Sweet Spot Base before starting the Half distance plan?

Thanks for your help! !

Mniels wrote:

Sorry Bryce,excuse me for being dense, but what would you suggest for the other 12 weeks?

Thanks

Since the workouts have been difficult for you, you may want to retest your FTP using the Ramp Test before you proceed with your training.

what is a typical week breakdown for the mid-volume Sweet Spot base and Sustained power build? The website mentions ~6-7hrs a week but how many days a week are you riding? I assume it isn't 7 days a week so are there going to be recovery rides each week or is recovery just the days you don't ride? I'm starting to think through what I want to do over the winter months. I've never used a training plan before (or even done a structured workout before) so trying to get a good idea of what to expect and how to fit it all into my schedule. Thanks!

I haven't been following this thread in a while (but I've been using TR since the Mac version first came out, though never any actual "plans" for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that I've mostly been coached since then), but I have a question about the Ramp Test. My apologies if this has been covered and if so I'll submit to being pointed to that discussion, but if not, have you seen any problems with heavier folks and the Ramp Test?

By that I mean I'm 205 pounds. I've had an FTP around 300 in the past, but am currently not focused on cycling other than for fun. That said, I still do occasionally do TR workouts when I can't get outside easily. Anyway, my FTP was way down around 225 on a 20 minute test, and that felt "right" when doing TR workouts. That is to say the IF matched the perceived intensity.

Then I did a Ramp Test and got like 270 or something crazy. TR set my FTP and I left it there for like two workouts that nearly killed me before having to manually dial them back.

Is the ramp test not great for those of us who are heavier? Or am *I* an anomaly? FWIW, I was using the newest generation KICKR on that test, though my last 20 minute indoor test was probably on my first generation KICKR. After some initial teething pains with the current gen KICKR, it feels the same as the original did, though.

Curious of your thoughts here. I like the idea of the shorter time period Ramp Test (I mean I'm like most, I hate 20 minute FTP tests), but it just doesn't seem accurate for me.


--Donnie

Hi Bryce,

Are there any plans to expand the training plans available to multi-sport users?

You may be aware of the chatter on this forum that the intensity of the existing Trainer Road plans is too much for some multi-sport users seeking a more balanced training load. Just wondering whether we can expect any evolution of the platform in response to that feedback.

Scott

Makes sense; thanks for all you do to produce such a great service!

Scott

jazzymusicman wrote:

how did you get anything positive out of his response?

he basically said "we're not looking at it, we're too busy trying to be TrainingPeaks or Strava Summit. to keep you from bugging us though I'll tell you that maybe one day in the future we'll look at those plans even though we sent out an email months ago about how machine learning was going to really help us improve our training plans. but please don't hold your breath, it's not on our todo list."

I understand you're trying to improve the overall platform, but it's becoming more and more obvious to the community that your multisport plans are simply untenable. Besides hiring more software folks, have you considered adding triathlon, running, and swimming coaches to help you develop the plans? No offense to Chad, but most of the non-cycling workouts look like they were written by a cyclist.

I'd expand on this to say I wish TR embraced running within the platform. Between the handful of controllable treadmills and the fact that we can now send guided workouts to wearable devices, it seems like a natural extension.

On top of that, I'd personally like to see a little more energy put into Workout Creator to make it a tad easier and faster to use. It's clunky at best, and for those of us who are coached or who were coached long enough that we'd rather do our own thing rather than TR's plans, it's a very nice feature. It's just in need of improvement.

--Donnie

An improved Workout Creator is something that's on our radar, and is squarely on our Development Roadmap :)

Not sure if this question has been asked or not. How do I sync my TR training plan with my trainingpeaks calendar? My rides sync up, I'm just not sure how to send the TR training plan calendar to Trainingpeaks. Thanks!