Patrick Felton's Indoor Performance Cycling Page

09/01/2018

To set big goals means that you accept the possibility of failure. No matter how hard we train, the possibility is always there that things may not go as planned. The first thing to understand is that it’s alright. Progress is not a straight line, and t...

08/01/2018

Results: 1 Tom Dumoulin (Ned) Team Sunweb 0:40:52 2 Chris Froome (GBr) Team Sky 0:00:01 3 Geraint Thomas (GBr) Team Sky 0:00:14 The hilly and technical last TT of the 2018 Tour de France was always going to be high stakes for GC hopefuls—and rain early in the day made for tense watching. Yet the ....

07/22/2018

I will be subbing the 9am Indoor Cycle at Meadow Mill Athletic Club on Sunday August 19th

04/19/2018

A look at the power numbers behind EF Education First Drapac p/b Cannondale’s Taylor Phinney, who was able to start strong and hang tough through Roubaix’s infamous cobbles for an eighth place finish.

11/24/2017

As it turns out FTP isn't just for roadies. It's actually one of the most important predictors of XC performance Generally speaking, if one’s relative FTP (W/kg) increases, that person will perform better. Training with Power for Mountain Biking comes with it's own set of challenges....

11/16/2017

You know what FTP is. You know what your FTP is. This is about improving FTP with Threshold Intervals. These intervals will improve aerobic capacity.

11/14/2017

From a few elite pro cyclists in the late ‘80s to indoor cycling studios all over the world, cycling with a power meter has become a standard both indoors and out. Here are the top reasons why teaching indoor cycling with a power meter can bring your classes and your members’ experiences to the next...

10/30/2017

You rode. You collected power data. Now what? Benjamin Sharp, Stages Education Specialist, gives a comprehensive look at how to explain all that data.

10/18/2017

This is so true not only for social media, but also among your fellow clientele no instructors at your local club or studio

In this continuing series on race-day mental skills, we discuss how to overcome your need for approval from others and develop unconditional self respect.

10/03/2017

This is so important.
While it may feel good to achieve a higher FTP when you re-test, it's important to realize when you start using your updated FTP, that your workouts should feel like a new level of challenge but not exhausting or unable to achieve interval targets (or even be unable to finish the workout)

If your workouts are challenging but doable, that’s one of the biggest indications you properly estimated your FTP. When your workouts don’t feel like this, it’s time to make some changes.

09/27/2017

There's no need to slide into a culvert to find more watts! Join me tonight as we make a foray into the various Power Zones to enhance our fitness!

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09/27/2017

As we approach the upcoming FTP test dates and times (October 1 at 11:15am and October 4 at 6:45pm), tonight's profile focuses on every Power Zone. Called the "Minimum Effective Dose", each Power Zone is timed to the minimum duration to trigger a "training effect", which means it is the minimum necessary to build fitness