Tempo

BC Big Gear/Low Cadence

  • Cycling
  • 1h 10mTime
  • 71Stress
  • 0.78Intensity
  • 25Popularity

About this workout

This workout focuses on low cadence strength with 5-minute intervals at 90% FTP, ideal for building the muscular endurance needed for grueling climbs and maintaining power during tempo efforts. It’s a solid mid-week staple that helps develop your ability to sustain harder efforts without pushing too far into your threshold.

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Workout structure

  • 5 min @ 60% (60w)
  • 2 min @ 65% (65w)
  • 2 min @ 70% (70w)
  • 2 min @ 75% (75w)
  • 1:30 min @ 80% (80w)
  • 30 sec @ 85% (85w)
  • 2 min @ 60% (60w)
  • 2X
    • 10 sec @ 150% (150w)
    • 1 min @ 60% (60w)
  • 10 sec @ 150% (150w)
  • 2:30 min @ 60% (60w)
  • 5X
    • 5 min @ 90% (90w)
    • 3 min @ 50% (50w)
  • 5 min @ 90% (90w)
  • 5 min @ 50% (50w)