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Mehdi B

4y↑13

Wow what a beast!! Well done mate. I'm in Netherlands and into my 3rd year in triathlon. How are u coping with it and how did u adjust your training to no races?

TriathlonDan

4y↑2

Thanks dude! Great work for sticking with the sport, there’s so much to learn eh. At the minute I’m still hopeful for a couple of races later in the season so I’m just focusing on those, I think I’d go crazy if not :)

mike b

4y↑3

Really helpful, specific and actionable advice. Great numbers. I’ve been vegetarian for 25 years and have been increasingly plant based (not fully made it yet) over the past 9 months. I’m 47 and have consistently managed c4w/kg the past 18-24 months. Diet certainly a factor . Game changers documentary was compelling. Good luck.

TriathlonDan

Thanks Mike! Great work, very consistent. Yes I loved the GameChangers, it sparked a big interest!

Andy McDonald

3y↑2

I’d love to hear more about weight loss and maintaining power. In think you’re right and I’m in that journey. Lost 20kg with another 20kg planned for this year.

Andy McDonald

@TriathlonDan Feel great and loving my riding. :-)

TriathlonDan

3y↑1

Thanks Andy, I’m going to do a proper video on it this year 👍. That’s awesome work! Keep pushing! Bet you feel so much better!

Oliver Higbee

4y↑2

Wow big numbers, well done!

I've been on a less powerful but similar evolution to you (190W to 305W in 4 years) and trying triathlon for the first time this year. How are you balancing the other disciplines around your time on the bike?

Bernie Sanders

@TriathlonDan thanks mate!

TriathlonDan

Bernie Sanders cor awesome Bernie! Different rider 👍👍

Bernie Sanders

4y↑1

I went from 200w to 400w

TriathlonDan

4y↑2

Thanks Oliver! Great improvement, that's massive percentage wise. Erm at the minute obviously no swimming but I didn't swim much anyway, at the beginning of the year I was running 40-55 miles per week but that was with a vastly reduced bike volume (2-3 hours), I'm now doing around 3-4 hours of running per week but I'm hoping to build that up and knock the cycling back volume wise to focus on getting some running legs :)

Jordan Rundell

4y↑1

Great Video! I had a decent success at FTP increase. Started at 230w and grew that to 275 within about 4-6 months. I had a lot of success with 2x20min @100%. And zwift races do well at increasing ftp as well. :) Carry on sir!

TriathlonDan

Jordan Rundell thanks Jordan, great work 💪. I’ve done a fair bit of sweetspot work but not much actually at threshold, something to trial perhaps 🤙

LewBur

4y↑2

Good video Dan! I’ve only been riding a year and I’m hoping to get my FTP to a decent level for next year. It doesn’t come easy that’s for sure!

TriathlonDan

Thanks Lew, you're doing really well then only a year in! These things take time don't they. Yep its a rollercoaster but keep working and it'll come!

mental9mikey

4y↑1

Nice video and cracking power numbers 👍 curious to know, how close to 95% of your 20 minute power have you been able to ride for a full 60 minutes? My best has been 87% (230w vs 262w) and I think realistically I could get it to 90% but no higher!

TriathlonDan

mental9mikey thanks dude! I’ve not done a full 1 hour power test but I did do a 45min effort up the Alp du Zwift a couple of weeks ago, I was around 10 watts down on my theoretical threshold but I was on tired legs so I’m not really sure, it’s on the agenda though 👍

Patrick Murphy

4y↑12

Great video Dan and some actionable points for many people. Regarding the Z2 Monday ride, a superb point, that volume adds up and this is something that people don’t appreciate, fitness progresses over time, its a longer journey than 1 month or 2 months. Consistency is something that’s helped me progress over the last few months, I’ve never been this consistent and my power is rocketing up on the back of it. If you think of building fitness, then if you continually have highs and lows you will go backwards or more commonly stagnate. My threshold power stagnated for 2 years (hill climb powers still went up but that was specific training) because I’d build then drop back, build then drop back and never progress. But if you get that consistent build one, you then go through that plateau. Club rides, I’m 50/50 here, I think they are a reason people don’t progress, too many and too much time not pedalling but I get your point of pushing that extra bit, it is harder to do that on your own. I also think you’re right about weight, in a different context I’ve known people in the past who have dropped considerable weight, leaned out then carried the power down with them. However this is in a fighting context not cycling 😂😂. Keep at it mate, plenty more to come yet.

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Patrick Murphy Cheers Pat, good points 👍. I know you’re a bit less of a sucker for a chaingang than I am 😂. You’ll be flying this HC season for sure 👍

Dean Eason

4y↑2

Another good video. I'd like to know more details of your specific training plan as I've never really done a bike specific plan e.g. how many hard day's a week how many easy and rest etc.
Although I'd like to get a smart turbo and do something structured 👍
Also too tight to pay for a coach 😁

TriathlonDan

4y↑2

Cheers Dean! Erm Zwift race, Z2, Zwift race? Ha I'll get something together about it. There's training plans on Zwift that seem to be decent, could be worth a look at 12.99/ month, you can Zwift with your power pedals and a "dumb" turbo :)

6SpeedTA95

4y↑2

That's a fantastic gain, super impressed. I went from 210w to 285w in a year and thought that was good, you're absolutely killing it.

6SpeedTA95

4y↑1

@Dylan P. Hancock you will get there! Make sure you get good base and some good long FTP intervals during your week

Dylan P. Hancock

4y↑2

I started this year at 212 watts so id be really happy to do the same

TriathlonDan

4y↑2

6SpeedTA95 wow that’s great! That’s nearly a 50% increase, different rider 👍 cheers!

CorporateGamer

4y↑2

I'm 26 and have a similar story to yours, was at my fittest 16-18 playing for multiple football clubs, always out on the bmx after college. Fast forward to 26 I gained lots of weight, eating excessively, lack of exercise and long hours at work. I picked up a hybrid, then a road bike a few weeks later. I hadn't cycled in about 8 years. 60.53kg down to 59.80kg in a month. Cycling really did change my life. Stay happy and healthy people.

Lee Coleman

4y↑4

Hey dude, great video. What specific training did you do within that 6-10 hour week? Cheers

TriathlonDan

4y↑3

Lee Coleman Cheers Lee, it varies from week to week but I always get some Z2/endurance in

Leszek Wnuk

4y↑1

consistency is absolute key, i can speak to myself by largest gain have been when I have done a solid 6-9 hrs per week for long 6-8 months periods. sure structure helps but even just consistently riding out there will give you a solid base.

my worst time has been trying to train with out consistently, due to job and crazy travel schedule, riding maybe 1 day a week and going out on weekends becomes way more frustrating

TriathlonDan

Absolutely, life happens sometimes though doesn't it

John Honeyball

4y↑2

Really found this useful Dan thanks. I went plant based in January so really interested to hear you did too and are getting real benefit. What do think of the FTP builder on Zwift? Is it a good substitution for not having a coach?

TriathlonDan

Thanks John! I haven't followed a full FTP builder plan but I've done the odd session from one, a few people I know rate them though, always good to have a structure to follow

ccamire

4y↑2

Great video and helpful tips
Agree with you on the first three. Very good approach to building power
Fourth being heavy i was not able to increase my power because i had issues breathing with my big belly, like you imwas 110 and now 75.
Fifth. Happy for you that vegan approach has worked, I have decided on low carb because I can use my fat/ketones for energy, requiring less carbs during exercise, less gastro issues, more energy for longer rides. However i am still short 100 watts from your number, my VO2 max still not the same as i am 35 yrs older.

TriathlonDan

ccamire thanks 👍 that’s an awesome transformation! That’s the key isn’t it, what works for one person doesn’t work for another, giving things a go is the only way to be sure 👍

Andy Tucker

4y↑4

Best video yet and perfect explanation of the 5 tips which I would back you up all the way with, except I’d replace vegan with gluten free 🤣🤣
Great work Dan. Keep it going

Andy Tucker

4y↑1

TriathlonDan ahhhhaaaaaa......you can get some bloody great alcohol free beer nowadays, and low calorie too. I’m a cheap date if I drink beer nowadays!

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Thanks Andy! I didn't dare mention that I also haven't drank alcohol for over 2 years :D

Hansum BTC

4y↑2

went from 180 to 230 in about 6 months but i really started to focus on increasing ftp for the last 2 months only. all i did was A LOT of sweet spot work and vo2max intervalls. 4-5 workouts a week for 1-2h and some 3-5h chill rides outside - did an FTP test every 2 months. im 36 btw

TriathlonDan

Thanks Stefan, I do love a bit of SS training, I've found I've got a lot more efficient at that power. Great work well done :)

Sharon Gregory

4y↑2

Loved this! Practical helpful advice - thank you.

TriathlonDan

Sharon Gregory you’re very welcome Sharon 👍

Terry Dom

Thanks for the tips Dan. Great to hear your now Plant Based, powered by plants is a game changer. Good luck with your continued training. 🌱🌿🍃🌾

TriathlonDan

Thanks Terry :)

jimmydolittle

Like what you have to say!! I’m 48, cycling over a year now, Zwifting for 6 months and about to push from cat D to cat C. Down from 108 to 99kg. Might give the plant diet a consideration!!! Looking forward to following you!!

TriathlonDan

Awesome work Jimmy! Keep at it 🤙 thanks for the support :)

Dan Maduff

4y↑1

Those are significant gains but for a youngster doing everything right, I guess not impossible. Helps to have some good genes. Loads of Z2 speaks to increasing credibility to Polarized training. That looks to be the most effective model!

TriathlonDan

I don't feel like a youngster anymore though Dan! Thanks :)

Leslie Liew

Hi Dan. Thank you for sharing your wisdom so freely.

I got a question regarding training on the trainer as I have yet to get a power meter on my bike.

Some workouts like the Gorby really gets me. I feel like my legs want to push the required watts but I am unable to maintain the desired power?
How should I counter this?
Should I reduce my FTP power so that I am able to hit the required power consistently throughout the 5min intervals?

Leslie Liew

@TriathlonDan I see, just reviewing the matrix here and was wonder if there is a way to share it with you and get feedback then?

TriathlonDan

Thanks for your kind words 👍. Yes reduce it, a training session should not feel like a flat out race, build up from it 👍

Michael Gallagher

Great video lad FairPlay great numbers I have been training a good bit and my ftp has dropped but going to start a more structured plan 👍

Maxwell Smith

4y↑2

Do you think running training (and a bit of swimming) in parallel helps or hinders your cycling. Could you get the ftp even higher if you were to focus purely on cycling?

TriathlonDan

Hi Maxwell, at the beginning of this year I really knocked back the cycling in favour of more running and thought I'd lose bike fitness, but after 3/4 weeks back on the bike I was putting out PB numbers so I'll have to say it helps :). Possibly, I do wonder if I'd get bored of the training though and not train as well, I think spreading the load workout wise helps limit the risk of injury, run one day and ride the next and so on, less repetition on the same muscle groups :)

EverFIT

4y↑2

Really liked your authentic manner. Well done. I agree that going more plant based improves performance

Marc Daniels

Nothing against Vegan diet but no scientific evidence that it improves performance. Plenty of people have their own anecdotal experience that it helps them but this is n=1. Hardly any pros are Vegan although it can be done. BTW I love Vegan Cyclist channel.

TriathlonDan

EverFIT thanks very much :)

David Taylor

4y↑5

Absolutely cracking vid Dan Great content 👍

TriathlonDan

David Taylor thanks :)

Jackie Chan

3y↑1

Your starting FTP is good compared to me. Mine is only 140. Thanks for the tips.

TriathlonDan

Keep up the good work though it’ll come!

orijit dhar

3y↑1

My 2nd year training properly . I am 38. I have been training less than 200 hours of cycling. 2021 I am hoping to put in a bit more. Thanks for your help

TriathlonDan

Keep it up!

Chris Leshinski

3y↑2

Do you train with the smaller or bigger bracket? Do you look at RPM’s when riding when determining wattage?

TriathlonDan

3y↑1

I’m not sure I understand sorry! I ride at about 80-85rpm mostly 👍

__

4y↑11

1. consistency
2. structure training
3. group traning (zwift)
4. being heavy
5. diet (plant base)

__

4y↑1

@Alen C thank you for inspiration.

Alen C

4y↑1

God

Alen C

4y↑1

Thank you. You're a good

steve davies

4y↑2

Hi Dan

Thanks for sharing, a great watch and listen. How much do you think riding the paper round impacted your power all these years later.

TriathlonDan

Hi Steve, thanks very much, I'd certainly say it gave me a good base fitness, muscle memory and all that. When I started back in my mid 20's I did seem to be "ok" on a bike even at my weight versus others who had just started cycling. Shame the same can't be said for swimming or running haha :D

Jeff Coyle

4y↑2

Wow, incredible improvement! I eat plant-based as well, and agree with you.

TriathlonDan

Thanks Jeff :)

Jason Giordano

4y↑2

Nothing pays off more than hard work! Great job

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Jason Giordano thanks 👍 cycling is perfect for weight loss, low impact and good exercise, little and often and build it up 👍

Jason Giordano

4y↑1

TriathlonDan there is some good inspiration in this video. I’m also on the heavier side, 104kg, trying to use cycling to lose weight.

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Jason Giordano thanks Jason 👍 there are no shortcuts eh 🤙

Matt Clarke

4y↑1

Great advice. Thanks. Bloody impressive power.

TriathlonDan

Matt Clarke thanks Matt!

iBen Triathlete

4y↑3

Zone two rocks, probably the hardest zone to stay in mind. 👍

TriathlonDan

LOVE it Ben :D. Easy indoors, but not with the SNCC lot haha!

Will Cowen

4y↑2

Only just had a watch of this- man this video popped! Also that's a mad improvement, seriously impressive stuff.

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

I'm not really sure what happened Will! Thanks :)

Ride Harder

4y↑4

Great honest account mate and some good advice! Similar journey to me but I have less power 😂

TriathlonDan

Cheers dude! You did have less weight pre-lockdown too though ;)

Max Murray

3y↑1

I am also plant based and I must say I feel my recovery is much quicker since changing it

TriathlonDan

Nice one Max 👍

Ismail 123

4y↑2

This year since lockdown started in march I've been riding more, around 30miles 4/5 times a week, my hour power has increased from 173watts to 206watts, just by frequently riding outdoors. The more you ride consistently the stronger you get

Algirdas Purkenas

4y↑1

250w to 393w. Dude, you got my follow right there! Btw, I did the same Zwift Volcano Race and scored 250w there :)

Laurie A

4y↑3

Thank Dan really helpful i need to work on cycling so thanks for the tips!

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Laurie Argent you’re welcome Laurie 👍 it’ll come, stick at it 🤙

Just_Another_Beardo

4y↑3

Really enjoyed this video. First time I've seen one from you and it definitely won my subscription. Clear, honest, real life information... and you seem like a nice bloke too 🙂👍🏻. Thank you friend ✌🏽💚🚴🏼‍♂️

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Paul_Pedals thanks Paul! You’ll change your mind when you get to know me 😂👍 stay safe 🤙

Andrew Westlake

Great Video Dan. Keep them coming.

Backup Timmy

4y↑1

Hi Dan, I am new to the channel and recently started my bike training on Zwift. Do you recommend fasting during training to get rid of the unwanted weight? Coz I am currently struggling to lose mine and wanna rise my FTP at the same time.

Backup Timmy

4y↑1

Kevin Portmann thanks for the detailed explanation 🙇🏻‍♂️

Kevin Portmann

4y↑2

Hey Timmy. I do some fasted training (I race triathlon professionally). Those can be beneficial, but they're more designed to help your body recruit fat as source of fuel over carbs (carbs is easier to burn but in finite quantity, and les quality fuel. We all have plenty of fat to burn, but our body only relies on fat when we're in Z1-Z2). They are very taxing on your body, so when you do those, you need to stick to a low training zone and build the length of your rides gradually. Make sure you have water right after, a recovery shake, and a light meal (if you plan you plan ahead and have your post-ride meal ready before your ride, you'll have food waiting for you at the end of it, as opposed to rushing to your fridge and everything you can find in there!). As Dean mentions, consistency and watching your food intake will yield results over time. They're no secret or quick fix, and you don't want that as weight will come back fast and sometimes you'll add on even more.

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Backup Timmy hey, welcome! I’ve never really focused on fasted training but I know a lot of people that do, I do some fasted training by accident sometimes so I may run as soon as I get up but this isn’t very frequent. I’d say try and plan your meals around training more than anything, often when I train in the evenings I’ll trains and then have my evening meal so I’m not eating, training and then eating again, little things like that 👍 good luck and enjoy the journey!

Jimmy Anderson

3y↑1

Great video, You outlined a plan that you follow. Is that something that is available online?

TriathlonDan

Thanks Jimmy, my coach James @ RideHarder does 1:1 coaching as well as generic plans, check him out on Instagram or his website 👍

Teddy Allen

4y↑2

Shouldn’t you focus on power to weight ratio instead of raw power?

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Teddy Allen depends on the course Teddy, on a flat course raw power will always beat power to weight 👍

The Ademerckx Files

4y↑1

Hmmm....an endurance ride, gain weight, vegan diet, consistency riding with groups? Thanks for sharing Dan. It all appear like good general advice Was I the only one expecting to hear about some specific intervals, or rides you've been doing? It just like your blessed with good genes that have responding well to consistent training. Good for you

TriathlonDan

Thanks :). I share most of my training in the weekly vlog, I'm planning some videos on more specific sessions for sure :)

David Pullum

4y↑2

Great video, I learnt a lot thank you

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

David Pullum not a problem David, cheers 👍

Tong Yue

4y↑85

i went from 0 watts to 140 watts

Wanderlost.Productions

Heeeey, same here 😂😂

TriathlonDan

Tong Yue haha I’d still count that ;)

Matt Reid

3y↑1

Any idea what your vo2 max gains were over the same time?

TriathlonDan

I didn’t measure it specifically but I’d estimate a LOT :D

bonn1771

3y↑1

I agree zone2 works for both biking and running

TriathlonDan

Love the easy stuff 😆

Matt Newton

4y↑4

Just stumbled upon this vlog - refreshing to see such an honest, down to earth vlog with some real answers to ftp increase. I have subscribed.....

TriathlonDan

Matt Newton thanks Matt! I even offer a money back guarantee 😂👍

ironman tooltime

4y↑1

390+watts is serious, 10 hours a week for 4 year seems about right. Presumably that's with running and swim on top so you're doing 15+ hours a week? +

Personally I'd be happy with about 300w 😎

ironman tooltime

@TriathlonDan OK so yea 1k a week is swim tick over. So I guess you come out the water and smash it on the bike heh. There's no way I could do 10-15 hrs a week long term though. Good to know what it takes 👍

TriathlonDan

Thanks :). Yes my running has fluctuated over the years but swimming has remained very low :D, probably swim 60/70k a year

Matt Silk

4y↑3

I remember the days when I used to be able to ride with you on Zwift 🤣

TriathlonDan

Matt Silk 😂 the ‘banding’ feature is good Matt!

lechprotean

4y↑4

Seeing how I’m not getting the same gains, I need a few gap years of booze and fast food it seems. That’s my takeaway at least ;)

TriathlonDan

4y↑2

Haha "gap year", it's the secret :D

Goggles Tyres and Trainers

4y↑1

Cheers Dan, consistency is clearly so important, thats my failing, make gain, fall back, make gain, fall back.. repeat ad nauseum

TriathlonDan

Goggles Tyres and Trainers I have many other failings don’t worry :D. TrainingPeaks wrote a great article on people taking 3-4 month breaks from swim training and how much it hampered any progress, I think just having one or two rides a week that you hardly ever miss would be very advantageous

iBen Triathlete

4y↑2

All excellent and sound, spot on. When you going for your coaching qualifications?

iBen Triathlete

TriathlonDan definitely think you’ve got what it takes, excellent comms skills, time permitting, go for it.

TriathlonDan

I nearly did last winter, just time isn't it, maybe this year, I'd like to do BTF L1 & L2, not necessarily to go into coaching but just to understand it better :)

james singleton

3y↑1

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant is all I can say! Thanks for sharing

TriathlonDan

Thanks so much James! Train hard 🤙

Emir Ibrahimovic

You mentioned the Zwift training plan you did 3-4 times. Is that a public training plan or did you have to pay an additional fee for that coach?

TriathlonDan

I was coached but I also did Zwift races and the free Zwift plans :)

Bilal K.

4y↑1

Nice. Thank you for your insights.

TriathlonDan

Bilal K. Not a problem Bilal :) 👍

Andy Huh

4y↑6

05:15 - TIP #1 - Consistency
05:59 - TIP #2 - Structured Training
06:52 - TIP #3 - Training with Groups
08:34 - TIP #4 - Being a Fatass
09:19 - TIP #5 - Vegan Diet

TriathlonDan

4y↑2

Andy H cheers can you do the video next time too please Andy 😆👍

Ben Leroy

4y↑1

Really great video, Very useful

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Ben Leroy thanks Ben, RideOn 🤙

ICARUS

4y↑11

I'd agree about about big guys, I've seen so many people get fit lose weight and get stronger and stronger.

Vilmore

4y↑2

@TriathlonDan Yes there are different body types, and I think the sport body type is someone who will gain weight if not exercising and eating badly, but the body also react very strongly to exercise and a good diet. Eddy Merckx is an example, he got fat right after his career.
I on the other hand have had the same weight ever since getting out of puberty, during my student life with 0 sport and cheap diet and now with 200+ hours and a much better diet. my body just stays the same more.

TriathlonDan

There must be some science behind it eh!

rcs2003

3y↑2

Genetics also takes a big part of this improvement i think.

TriathlonDan

Suppose, hard to gauge though!

James

4y↑10

Instantly liked this vid as soon as I saw Clarkson saying POWER!

TriathlonDan

Haha wicked :)

David Ra

3y↑1

Starting at 230 is an above average base!

TriathlonDan

Ah yes I suppose, I was 100-110kg though 👍

Bikes n Stuff

3y↑1

Very helpful tips. I noted them down. Wish you success in your career . Following you from Pakistan.

TriathlonDan

3y↑1

Thanks Shah!

Frank Anthony

4y↑16

Many people underestimate the benefits of training in Z2.

James

@Ride Harder Accelerated healing or more correctly accelerated reduction in the inflammatory response to stress. This is done via a much accelerated blood flow to all areas of your body.

Mark Wilson

4y↑1

@TriathlonDan Ah, zone 2 power, not HR specifically?

TriathlonDan

Ride Harder coach knows best! :)

Ride Harder

4y↑2

I can never understand why. This under pins everything!

TriathlonDan

4y↑2

Stephen Banavage 55-75% FTP according to TrainingPeaks 👍, I’m usually towards the bottom/middle end of that though, getting towards the top feels more like tempo than z2

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Patrick Ly

4y↑2

Can you provide details on the periodized training plan you do each year? How many days or hours do you train threshold/VO2 max/endurance Z2 rides a week? Thanks

TriathlonDan

Patrick Ly hi Patrick, I’m going to address this in another video, but in short it depends what time of year it is and how far away events are etc, more vo2 work closer to the ‘peak’

Boba Fett

what percent of ftp is zone 2?

TriathlonDan

3y↑1

Around 55-75% :)

faosa73

4y↑1

Clearly gifted, great numbers

TriathlonDan

Thanks very much, hard work too :)

Adam Mathlin

What about your weight change from 2016 to 2020 and what was the Watt/kg? Change year on year

Adam Mills

4y↑1

My problem is recovery. I'm 10 years older than you and it's so easy to over train.

Robert ,

I don't know how old you are sir, but you might consider testosterone replacement therapy.

TriathlonDan

Difficult problem to have isn't it Adam, I hate it when people say "you're training too much" and you probably feel the same :D

Blair Connell

4y↑1

Good tips - subscribed!

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Thanks Blair, welcome :)

cliff cox

4y↑2

How do you like the Ribble road bike?

TriathlonDan

cliff cox we are legally allowed to ride alone or with members of our household, but I’ve seen several people injured whilst riding recently and needing hospital care so don’t want to risk being in that position, I can understand why people go out who have no indoor facility but I do so I’ll just ride on that. I’ll be running outside occasionally 👍. I had to buy the frame second hand from a Pro Team rider, I don’t think they ever retailed this colour scheme and the frame has now been replaced by an updated one 👍

cliff cox

4y↑1

You cannot ride alone? We're all riding here in SoCal, just not in packs. just alone or your buddy. Police do not care one bit, and in fact, been waived at by them. Tons of cyclist out. BTW, contacted Ribble, they won't sell just the frame.

TriathlonDan

cliff cox LOVE it Cliff, just dying to get out on it more :(

Mattical

So I’m 17 years old and just did a fitness test and planet fitness. Unfortunately, my FTP was 220. I thought I was a lot stronger than that. I wonder if it also has to do with endurance/stamina because I was super tired out, not even in the legs tbh.

Mattical

I’ve recently started running and just getting into better shape in general. Also doing leg workouts and biking roughly 2 hours 7 day’s a week.

lukeashley76

4y↑1

Great video Dan! Have you considered the FTP booster plan on Zwift?? I’ve found it’s really brought my numbers up over the last year.

Wolfgang L.

4y↑1

lukeashley76 im really a beginner...i started with 177 watt. Im AT the end of week 3.....
What i have noticed: in comparison to the first two weeks, my heartrate is about ten beats lower then in the beginning. So i think, some Kind of effect is a ready happening

lukeashley76

Wolfgang Lutz I think it probably depends on your starting point. First time I did it I went from <200w to 220. Next time 220 to 242. But this time it was 242 to 246! I find the workouts useful to do as my interval workouts each week and then throw in a long easy ride.

Wolfgang L.

Im in week 3 of the ftp booster....what increase in wattage is possible as a beginner?
Greets from Austria!

TriathlonDan

lukeashley76 Thanks Luke! I’ve had a quick look but never committed to one, I will do though 👍. Not bad for 12.99/ month is it if you’re following a plan on there as well. I do occasionally do a random workout on the Zwift plans

brian murphy

Hr zone 2s have helped me tremendously

Bluetonic

4y↑2

What model Ribble bike is that behind you?

TriathlonDan

4y↑2

Bluetonic 883 last years aero frame, it’s an ex team bike that I picked up last year and built up over winter, they didn’t sell them in this colour scheme 👍

Cyriel Van Ingelgem

3y↑1

Hi, I'm 12 years old and I missed 1 thing in this video: power training off the bike. I can't do it because I'm too young, but I watched some videos and did some research and there are big increases.
Nice video btw

Manu Tavano

3y↑1

Honestly at 12, and you might not like hearing this but I'll say it anyway, you're better off just enjoying the bike with your friends, etc, and then in 2-3 years actually start taking it more seriously in terms of training.

I'm 18 now and I only got back into this sport a year ago because I was burnt out from racing since 11.

TriathlonDan

Thanks! I don’t do any off the bike stuff really 🤷‍♂️

WiscoJrRacer

4y↑1

i have done 118 hours so far this year so yea pretty close

TriathlonDan

Wisconsin Knife Reviews cor you’re way ahead of me, great work 🤙. Stupid marathon training at the beginning of the year ruined cycling :D

Duathlon Dan

4y↑1

Good video mate 👍

TriathlonDan

Dan Soltys thanks Dan! Great name 🤙

Hillzy96

3y↑1

Great video mate

TriathlonDan

Thanks 👍

C M

3y↑1

Paper Route, LOL. I was a biker before I had a paper carrier route and basically spent every penny I earned from the paper route on more bike stuff. So. Much. Riding.

C M

@triathalondan “paper routes” were one of the only jobs allowed still by child labor laws when I was 13. Now kids need an approval from their high school counselor to have a summer job when 15! And yeah, I’m ancient and my joints creak. (But I’ve still got an 281FTP! Lol). Love your vids. Keep it up kid💪💪💪

TriathlonDan

Haha same pretty much! Nice one 👍

thecyclingdane

4y↑2

Great video! we should do a collab :P

thecyclingdane

@TriathlonDan Done! But on the bike hahahaha

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

thecyclingdane here! Haha Zwift race 🤙

cliff cox

do you think its better to pull up your ftp, such as riding higher than your ftp for say 3 min x 6 to get it up, OR push up your FTP, such as riding under your FTP for a longer period of time, to push it higher.>??

Mike Scothern

3y↑1

Just seen this video Dan, have you noticed how many people have liked this video!!!

TriathlonDan

Holy moly Mike! Hope it’s helped them but they aren’t racing me this year 😂👍

Max Clark

4y↑3

What bottle cages sre they? Recommend?

Brian Healy

Yellow ones

TriathlonDan

Max Clark I’m pretty sure they’re just cheapo wiggle ones, which are surprisingly good!

A. G.

Video starts at 5:00

Zaahier Stanley

4y↑1

What bike is that in the back ground ... thanx for the tips ...

Zaahier Stanley

@TriathlonDan nice bike indeed ...

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Zaahier Stanley no worries 👍 it’s a Ribble 883 aero in the ribble pro cycling team colours, it’s an ex team frame that I built up over the winter for the summer... but it’s hardly been out :(

Dario & Velo

4y↑1

Serious numbers increase!

TriathlonDan

Thanks!

Michael Wohl

4y↑1

Are you a pro triathlete?

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Michael Wohl nowhere near Michael! I’m trying to qualify for Kona as an age grouper but I’ve got some work to do, that’s pretty much the underlying theme of my channel :)

Sport Me

4y↑2

2019 383h on the bike so petty close one

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Sport Me good work 💪 feels a good level without it taking over your life

vincent martlé

I'm cycling now for 7 years and do races now for 3 years.. my ftp is only 240w?? Don't understand why it's so low.. I'm very fit.. 68kg en 1m78.. My indurance is pretty good but tried everything to raise my powernumbers up.. Think don't got the right dna i guess..

vincent martlé

4y↑2

people in Belgium talk to many languages to care for spelling my friend.. ;)

Brian Healy

Your indurance might be good but your spelling isn't

Nicolas Helios

3y↑1

They are somewhat like Toni Martin! 😃

TriathlonDan

3y↑1

Haha 😂👍

Zika Peric

4y↑2

Ok let me try to offend you. Great tips!

TriathlonDan

Zika Peric haha thanks :D

boomshine7

4y↑1

i can save you this vid guys, start incredibly low ... then u can increase it alot

TriathlonDan

boomshine7 😂 just soft tap the first test, I could have made this a lot easier eh 😏

Running Guru

4y↑3

Oh my Dan, you are more than half my age?!?! I feel like and ancient monument now ;-)

Running Guru

@TriathlonDan excellent to hear!

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Run Guru Run great running! 👍, I’m almost 3 weeks back into the swing of things, just building it up slowly, should tick off 30miles this week so will look to do some efforts next week and crack on from there 💪

Running Guru

4y↑1

@TriathlonDan oh yes! I feel like proper spring chicken right now after another sub 6 minute one mile time trial. How is your running coming along?

TriathlonDan

4y↑1

Run Guru Run haha you’re only as old as you feel :D

David Taylor

4y↑4

If we only had you tube back in the 70s

TriathlonDan

David Taylor haha yes David!

TheMASDrummer

3y↑1

Nice intro

TriathlonDan

3y↑1

POWERRRRRR

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