Friday, May 17th
12:15PM GMT
Cruise Intervals #1
Group Workout
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EVENT DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THIS WORKOUT

This session consists of 3 x 8 minute cruise intervals. However, each 8 minute interval is proceeded by a 30 second Zone 5 interval. Cruise intervals are performed within Zone 4, however we are changing the target power every minute from 92% to 97%. Focus on controlled breathing and pedaling at a cadence similar to your Time Trial cadence.

WORKOUT DESIGNER

Kevin Poulton - With more than 20 years experience coaching athletes at the World Tour level, Kevin has spent the past two decades designing workouts and structured training plans to help cyclists achieve their goals. He’s coached countless athletes to wins in Grand Tour stages and one-day Classics, including Mat Hayman’s 2016 Paris-Roubaix victory.

ABOUT GROUP WORKOUTS

Zwifters line up in the starting area just like a normal event and once the event starts, workout mode begins. Everyone stays together regardless of power output. That's right, if you're outputting 100W and another Zwifter is outputting 400W you will stay in exactly the same position relative to each other. Only if you stop pedaling and fall 6 meters behind the group will the rubber-banding stop.

HELPFUL HINT

We highly recommend doing one of the FTP tests as the estimated FTP can be inaccurate and make the difficulty level of the workouts too high for your current fitness level.

For more info on FTP go to: https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/articles/210208083-What-is-FTP-and-how-is-it-used-in-ZwiftOpens a new window