Cycling Fitness / Training Advice

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amey in reply to @TTM

I've always thought FTP is important, but the more I read and train, the less it becomes. Specifity. Look at what you'll be riding each day and train appropriately. For me, that's 2-3 60'/90' climbs per day interspersed with the descents and flat valley work. For six days. So, as I build, I'm aiming to be able to hold upper z3 for the duration of those climbs and upper z2 for the rest. Also, to be able to do that day after day for the week. Also, I'm dropping a fair chunk of weight as I go (2kg so far, 2 to go).

Great points! We are based in Briançon, I haven't looked too much into logistics yet but doing the etape so Izoard. Want to do finestre, galibier and telegraphe if I can and someone who I am staying with is keen on Stelvio so will be driving there to ride up.

I think 65 is my optimum weight, I've gone under it but I feel like I lose power. PM will tell.

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TTM in reply to @amey

Want to do finestre

I'm really looking forward to this one. Brutal looking numbers (19km at 9% average) and lots of it on gravel, but is meant to be incredible. A mate said basically never put a foot down, 'cause if you do it's really hard to get going again.

We are basically doing the raide alpine north to south, with a few extras thrown in.

I'm going to be doing some increasingly long lumpy rides from March onwards if you fancy it.

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skinny in reply to @TTM

It's not that hard. A few steep bits, but flat too.
Lots of rock sections.But worth it.
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amey in reply to @TTM

The idea of riding with you makes me scared .. this wasn't easy: https://www.strava.com/activities/735327246

My fav segment: https://www.strava.com/activities/735327246/segments/18029171269

Will be doing that again and couple of Brighton and back centuries. looks at @pastry_bot

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