Phsycological aspect of FTP based training...

rmur17

Sadly I've only got access to my teeny-flywheel CT but I find that, using gearing that keeps my wheel speed up around 40kph or so, it feels just fine. When I use 3D courses, I tend to avoid those with steep grades as the feel degrades to that of slogging thru mud when my speed drops much below 30kph. I believe that is mostly a function of the low-inertial flywheel.

I use ergo mode an awful lot and as you say it certainly covers the 'focus' bit quite well. Let your cadence drop only a few rpm and it'll quickly remind you to pay attention . I think it can also help show you how hard/long you can push the pain barrier w/o imploding. And in an environment safer than a busy road should you start weaving around, getting blurred vision, etc.

Maybe some day, I'll get around to writing up my "MILOS" approach to training. Not that anyone would read it of course .

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daveryanwyoming

I'd definitely read it Rick. Between your history of good solid advice posts and your incredible FTP gains over the last couple of years I suspect there would be some great stuff in that document!

-Dave

rmur17

thanks Dave but I'd rather read yours .

Meanwhile, here's a good link with some commentary on indoor training starting around page 36 that folks may find worthwhile.

http://www.freewebs.com/velodynamics2/rcgtp1.pdf

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Uhl

What trainer do you have that has a 55lbs flywheel? Is it a custom job?