In this episode you will learn what the bike ftp ramp test is, why coaches use it, when it shows up in a training block (base, build, peak, taper), and a simple sample you can try. The FTP ramp test increases power in short steps until you can’t hold on. It’s a quick way to estimate FTP and set bike zones, starting easy, ending with a very honest conversation. Speed Optional. Fitness Mandatory.🐌

In this episode you will learn what the sweet spot ride is, why coaches use it, when it shows up in a training block (base, build, peak, taper), and a simple sample you can try. Sweet spot is the just-right grind: steady power between endurance and threshold. It builds aerobic strength and bike durability without wrecking the week. Great for triathletes who want stronger race pacing and smoother long efforts. Speed Optional. Fitness Mandatory.🐌