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When to re-test due to new equipment?

Jenniferlyn KryvickyJenniferlyn Kryvicky
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I posted this Q in the JANOS Bike thread, but thought that I should put it out here as well.

I recently bought a new Kurt Kenetic trainer and rode it this week.  I train with virtual power via trainer road and  I saw, with the same bike set up (tire pressure, trainer tension screw turns, etc.) a 60 watt difference in my ride from the same ride on my old Magnetic trainer (Cycleops).  I want to get the power number for this trainer set up - so when can I throw in the test? 

Which workout would be OK to sub with the power test, the Tuesday Thursday or Saturday workout?

I just don't want to re-test week 8 and see a rediculous power increase. 

Comments

  • Dave TalloDave Tallo
    I think you can re-test anytime. Given the 20' or 20 (2) x 2 protocols, I can't see there being much downstream impact of a test. Tuesday is my prefernce, but that's only because it's been 'FTP day' in my calendar for about 7 years.
  • Al TruscottAl Truscott

    Tues, or Sat, cause there's a rest day before. I also vote for Tues, as it is more a pure FTP training day, without the aditional minutes suggested for Sat. Do a brick afterwards, jus as you normally would.

  • CarlCarl
    Jenniferlyn-

    Tuesday it looks like the Advanced plans workout is 15 min x 2. I would just re test Tuesday either using the new protocol/trainer road. I actually like the actual Trainer Road test. It builds you up slowly as its increasing your power and before the VO clearance there is a couple min bursts also. For me it just loosens me up more and gets me ready.
  • Eric RueppelEric Rueppel
    I vote on Tuesday also.
  • Jenniferlyn KryvickyJenniferlyn Kryvicky
    Sounds pretty solid in das haus! Next Tuesday it is! Thank you all!
  • CarlCarl

    Tuesday it's test day for us in the pain cave. I will get all giddy the night before like its a race. I'm doing the 20 min non EN one in trainer road. I like how it ramps me up. Just a mental thing but it works!'

  • Jenniferlyn KryvickyJenniferlyn Kryvicky
    I did the EN protocol, my first power test in TR was the Trainer Road one. I ended up with the same power number for the EN one that I did a few weeks afterwards at the start of OS. Got to say, I like power testing! Sick sick sick!
  • Jess WithrowJess Withrow
    :-)

    You will LOVE LOVE LOVE power training!!!
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