Climbing Sustained Threshold #1

Duration 52:00 TSS 51 IF 0.76 Has instructions Has RPM target

10:00 @ 50% FTP - 75% FTP
05:00 @ 90% FTP @ 80RPM
03:00 @ 55% FTP
05:00 @ 90% FTP @ 80RPM
03:00 @ 55% FTP
05:00 @ 90% FTP @ 80RPM
03:00 @ 55% FTP
05:00 @ 90% FTP @ 80RPM
03:00 @ 55% FTP
10:00 @ 65% FTP - 50% FTP

Today's session focuses on simulating the demands of extended climbing. Riding at the lower end of your Zone 4 threshold power, you will be targeting a cadence similar to climbing.

When performing the 4 x 5min intervals, position yourself on the bike as you would climbing seated?sitting towards the back of the saddle, with hands lightly gripping the bars.