theboxers
TheBoxers on Cycle Sim sw
- Location
- OTC (on the couch)
Theres a good gplama video about the realism setting.Set the realism to 0%, then you can do this on pretty much any course (flat or hilly).
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For training, having realism at zero means most of power control comes from cadence and gear selection rather than course gradient. As gplama et all say, speed will be the same either way, but if erg as per Randy isn't working well then this could be a good compromise.Def worth a try
Aleman
Knees are FUBAR but I don't like to mention it
- Location
- Blackpool UK
Oh yeah, it was easy, had to drop the FTP level to 97% after the third rep of the first interval!! and it never got any easier. One thing I wonder is if your FTP is set too high ... Although I'm also wondering if my FTP is set too low ... I did a BRVR ride on Thursday though and only managed to hold 208W for an hour, so I don't think it is... I just don't know how these work outs are supposed to feel. I've read up on the Build Me Up workout on the guys blog and it is supposed to be low residual fatigue from the sessions, so I'm guessing that it's not supposed to completely empty the tank every/any session.
I Still want to get down to 136/137lbs, but it's being hard, nothing has shifted for a good 6 months I've been 149/150lbs since Feb. don't know what to do to start it happening again. I guess I could consider the plain boiled rice and grilled chicken diet ... If it worked for Sir Brad ...
Whats the main difference between "build me up" and the FTP builder plan? I'm just working through the FTP builder for the second time, should I consider something different in the new year when this one finishes? Essentially I'm aiming to improve my average speed over all distances to keep up with a few friends that I have slowed down all year. I also need to lose some weight, I'm 106kg currently but would like to be nearer 90-95kg. I've decided to concentrate on that after christmas 
I dont drink and already control my diet quite well due to health issues so I guess its going to come down to just eating less which I'm not looking forward to
I dont drink and already control my diet quite well due to health issues so I guess its going to come down to just eating less which I'm not looking forward to 
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
I cannot link directly to the latest vid on ideal weight loss but an interesting watch and warning.
https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com/
https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com/
Zwift thinks my ftp is 257 based on one hilly ny race. I have it set to 240 for these workouts and I'm still reducing the effort below 100 % towards the end. After yesterday's workout zwift put me up to 243 which I'll leave for now.Oh yeah, it was easy, had to drop the FTP level to 97% after the third rep of the first interval!! and it never got any easier. One thing I wonder is if your FTP is set too high ... Although I'm also wondering if my FTP is set too low ... I did a BRVR ride on Thursday though and only managed to hold 208W for an hour, so I don't think it is... I just don't know how these work outs are supposed to feel. I've read up on the Build Me Up workout on the guys blog and it is supposed to be low residual fatigue from the sessions, so I'm guessing that it's not supposed to completely empty the tank every/any session.
I Still want to get down to 136/137lbs, but it's being hard, nothing has shifted for a good 6 months I've been 149/150lbs since Feb. don't know what to do to start it happening again. I guess I could consider the plain boiled rice and grilled chicken diet ... If it worked for Sir Brad ...
As I say, key is to get through the workout and have not much left, not what the ftp value is. I'd rather set it sensible to allow a good workout .
Breedon
Legendary Member
- Location
- Long Eaton, Nottingham
Only able to watch a few minutes but all ready interesting, will watch some more later during my breaks
JuhaL
Guru
That video is good example why i want use 100% difficulty settings. I wanna feel with my legs all realism and how my physical shape is progress, with good and bad. For me that 100% realism means more rest days but after that it's more enjoyable ride when legs feels fresh.
I've pretty much come to the conclusion, I'm not going to be a sub 200lb rider. Well not for any significant period of time. I'm stable around 205lb, to be constantly trying to attain a few extra pounds of weight loss, is detrimental to just enjoying riding/racing.
Aleman
Knees are FUBAR but I don't like to mention it
- Location
- Blackpool UK
In my case, it's more that I'm trying to avoid the earache I'll get from buying a carbon framed bike, but I really want the weight saving that having one would give 
. But i am not gonna give up, i still keep trying without distress that.
Brusgaard
Über Guru
- Location
- Skive, Denmark
Signed up for the GCN race tomorrow at 7 PM (UK). Anyone joining in?
It's 3 laps of the Greater London flat course and total around 35 km / 135 hm.
It's 3 laps of the Greater London flat course and total around 35 km / 135 hm.
Breedon
Legendary Member
- Location
- Long Eaton, Nottingham
Won't be able to make it sorry.
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
I was around 10.5 stone so 68 kilos until my mid 30’s. 70-72 kilos Is not unreasonable given I have lost some upper body muscle mas with age and concentration on cycling. Any less than that though would mean giving up too much of what I enjoy in life and , other than for a Marmotte or similar is simply not worth it.
Best to work on power and technique.
I was performing ok in Tenerife and whilst at the back on most long climbs I wasn't so far back to worry about. TBT gave me thumbs up on my improvement in performance each time I've been, with new PBs on all the climbs. Power/ weight training starts this month.
