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I kinda hate turbo not for its intensity but utter utter boredom. I'd rather ride outside
Have you tried TrainerRoad or Zwift ?
I used to dread indoor trainer work, but now look forward to TrainerRoad sessions. The training plans and workouts make training interesting, and you can watch a film with the TrainerRoad info-strip at the bottom of the screen. Can quite happily do 90min sessions now, would of struggled with motivation to do it previously.Still would prefer to ride outside of course, but in winter evenings what are you going to do ?
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yeah have tried both and tbf might have to go that way till it gets ride-able in the lanes .. stacked on ice on sat on beddlestead lol
Have an optimum shed for this too! Will have to dust off the trainer from the loft ..
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I was on trainerroad last winter but since the iOS app for zwift was released I've been using it far more. Chasing someone up a virtual hill makes threshold work far more tolerable, I find. The problem I find with Zwift, however, is that it's too hard not to chase someone's wheel if they pass you on a hill, at which point any suggestion of staying in zone 2/3 for a ride goes out the window.
amey
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oh hai fast ppl!
I have Alps trip in July, aiming to do 5 cols in 11 days. Its my first time cycling in Europe. I want to start working on fitness and peak in July. It might be too early given its not for another 6 months.
What I am looking for is not be shit at riding 100-ish miles with good amount of elevation i.e. a decent average speed. I am not that heavy, fluctuate between 67-65. I havent done FTP test since I sold my PM couple of years ago, then I was 3.5 w/kg so dunno where I am at now. Will be getting a left only PM for this and sell after.
I am good at hills, at least mentally. I love them, the longer the better. The only unknown is really long hills given 99% of my cycling has happened in home counties of London. But I am really looking forward to that aspect.
My biggest weakness is an absolute lack of upper body strength, core is OK but can be improved. That is an issue after about 60 miles I start to ache where I shouldn't. I have done 150 mile rides and still have energy in legs but my upper body gets pretty fucked. I am open to joining a gym (there is one just down my road) for this. I kinda hate turbo not for its intensity but utter utter boredom. I'd rather ride outside. So @andyp @skinny @TTM @jim1985 tell me where can I do FTP test in Kent.
I will be working full time till July with a 22-ish mile round trip commute which I want to 'use' if I can.
What do I do?