TSS score

the holster

I just got cycling peaks software, how do you use the tss score to benefit your training and peaking process.

frenchyge

On a basic level, you can use the TSS to manage your overall training volume/intensity and recovery needs. By providing a value which combines the intensity and volume of any given ride, it becomes easier to see when recovery rides or days off (and how many) should be taken to balance the training strain. Discussions on another forum indicated that people were capable of training for extended periods at 700-900 TSS points per week without suffering from overtraining, so you can develop a workout plan for the season which is somewhat balance overall. See also: http://www.peakscoachinggroup.com/P...ningChapter.pdf -- last paragraph of page 11 and beyond.

As far as using TSS for peaking and such, the developers are keeping that trick up their sleeve for now, but have hinted that a new "Training Manager" product is being worked on to assist with periodizing, and peaking for seasonal goals. Hope this helps.

man5e

Like The Holster I too have recently begun using a PT Pro.
I found the TSS score article very useful in helping me understand better how to use the tool.

What I am astounded at is the variability in power over a relatively flat course when pedalling at a steady cadence (thank you R&B music), steady speed and steady HR.

I know this is a bit off topic but I find the cadence on the PT Pro with a cadence sensor fitted is widely fluctuating and 141 seems a favourite number. I wonder if the sensor is just not set properly?

Following the forum with interest.

Ian

Spunout

If it is fluctuating, make sure(in PT head setup) your settings are to use 'crank' and then 'hub'. I am using the hub virtual cadence only right now, and it fluctuates quite a bit but averages nicely. Too bad I couldn't only chose to smooth cadence in cyclingpeaks.

frenchyge

If only that were an option. I installed my cadence sensor for the first time the other night and tried to set it up the way you described. The 3 options are: default (Hub, *then* pedal), pedal only, and hub only.

Spunout

Sorry, was going from memory, I am probably wrong.

If you have the cadence sensor installed, then use pedal only.