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5. Descending Tempo #1

5min from 45 to 75% FTP
2x 1min @ 80% FTP,
1min @ 56% FTP
2x 1min @ 95% FTP,
1min @ 55% FTP
2min @ 55% FTP
5min @ 95% FTP
5min @ 50% FTP
20sec @ 160% FTP
5min from 90 to 76% FTP
3min @ 50% FTP
20sec @ 160% FTP
6min from 90 to 76% FTP
3min @ 50% FTP
20sec @ 160% FTP
7min from 90 to 76% FTP
5min @ 50% FTP
Workout overview

Duration: 55m

Stress points: 57

Zone distribution

Z1: 25m

Z2: 3m

Z3: 19m

Z4: 8m

Z5: -

Z6: 1m

45%
5%
35%
14%
0%
2%

In this session we are focusing on your ability to ride at a tempo effort after first producing a short, high powered acceleration.

However, the target power of the tempo interval descends over the course of the effort.

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