VO2Max

Sub-Threshold with Surges: 3 x 12

  • Cycling
  • 2h 0mTime
  • 113Stress
  • 0.75Intensity
  • 295Popularity

About this workout

This workout focuses on 3 sets of 4 x 3-minute efforts at 90% FTP, interspersed with brief recoveries, pushing your aerobic ceiling while building resilience for those tough race kicks or sustained climbs. Perfect for mid-week intensity, it primes you for performance on group rides and time trials.

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Workout structure

  • 20 min @ 45% (45w) 85 rpm
  • 1 min @ 55% (55w) 90 rpm
  • 1 min @ 65% (65w) 90 rpm
  • 1 min @ 75% (75w) 90 rpm
  • 1 min @ 85% (85w) 90 rpm
  • 30 sec @ 95% (95w) 90 rpm
  • 30 sec @ 155% (155w) 90 rpm
  • 5 min @ 45% (45w) 85 rpm
  • 4X
    • 30 sec @ 118% (118w) 110 rpm
    • 2:30 min @ 90% (90w) 90 rpm
  • 10 min @ 45% (45w) 85 rpm
  • 4X
    • 30 sec @ 118% (118w) 110 rpm
    • 2:30 min @ 90% (90w) 90 rpm
  • 10 min @ 45% (45w) 85 rpm
  • 4X
    • 30 sec @ 118% (118w) 110 rpm
    • 2:30 min @ 90% (90w) 90 rpm
  • 10 min @ 45% (45w) 85 rpm
  • 20 min @ 60% (60w) 90 rpm
  • 4 min @ 40% (40w) 85 rpm