This FLJUGA Foundation Brick builds the basics of effective bike-to-run transitions. After a progressive ride moving from Level II to Level III, the session challenges you to settle quickly into a steady run rhythm. Simple in structure but highly effective, it develops pacing control, transition confidence, and durable triathlon race-day rhythm.
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This Rouvy Threshold Brick combines structured bike intervals with a sustained run effort to develop strength and rhythm off the bike. After controlled Level IV work on the ride, the session challenges you to hold a steady threshold pace for 30 minutes on the run, building durability, pacing discipline, and race-ready resilience.
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Although a RAMP test is a tool utilised to assess your cycling fitness whilst preparing for some other cycling related goal. I’ve found recently that a number of cyclist’s goals are purely related to improving their measure of performance. What is the best way to train for a RAMP test? With a RAMP test of course…….. but we can be smarter and put the focus on deferent components of fitness. This workout whilst not being a RAMP test, has a number of key features of a RAMP test and puts the focus on improving VO2 Max with the intense five minute effort at the end. This workout will benefit all cyclists and triathletes – especially road cyclists, short course triathletes and mountain bikers. But I will also benefit athletes targeting longer events and is suitable to use in the off-season to develop general fitness.
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Dermott Hayes’ Endurance Brick #2 builds durability on the bike before demanding sustained, repeatable intensity on tired legs. After a steady 40km aerobic ride, four 2km efforts at Level IV with just 30 seconds recovery test your rhythm, resilience, and ability to reset under pressure. A race-relevant brick for athletes who want to stay strong when fatigue sets in.
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“The Priest” is specifically designed for building power and endurance through a combination of threshold and VO2 max intervals. It’s a popular choice for cyclists looking to improve their performance in races or long rides. The workout focuses on a structured approach to training, utilising different workout types to target specific physiological adaptations. Threshold efforts to improve lactate tolerance and endurance; and VO2 max efforts aim to increase oxygen uptake and power output. Although this workout is best suited to road cyclists (particularly criterium events), it can prove valuable as part of a general fitness phase for all cyclists, whether road cyclist, mountain biker and triathlete.
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This is a smart trainer session that is great for developing your specific bike strength and power. It is perfect for triathletes, road cyclists, and mountain bikers alike.
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Dermott Hayes’ Endurance Brick #1 pairs disciplined aerobic riding with controlled progression on the run. After a steady 40km ride at Level II, the challenge is shifting gears smoothly and building through 2km at Level III before pressing into Level IV — finishing strong without forcing it. A simple structure that strengthens both your engine and your composure.
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I needed a sequence of challenging hill sessions for an athlete wanting to improve their time up Alpe du Zwift. This is the final in the series series of workouts. Following these sessions, you will boost your FTP and your ability to sustain your effort up a climb. These sessions are not just useful for Alpe du Zwift, but also hilly events like the Lake Taupo Cycle Classic or Five Passes Tour here in New Zealand.
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I needed a sequence of challenging hill sessions for an athlete wanting to improve their time up Alpe du Zwift. This is the fourth in the series and over the coming weeks following these sessions, you will boost your FTP and your ability to sustain your effort up a climb. These sessions are not just useful for Alpe du Zwift, but also hilly events like the Lake Taupo Cycle Classic or Five Passes Tour here in New Zealand.
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Your ability to ride at Threshold will have direct influence on how fast your bike leg of any Olympic Distance or Ironman 70.3 triathlon will be. It is also of benefit for anyone racing a Zwift, road or Mountain Bike race. Although you won’t spend the entire event at Threshold, having the ability to sustain your effort at Threshold and recover qwikly from efforts at Threshold will see you in good stead. This session is perfect for road cyclists, mountain bikers or triathlons (from Olympic distance to Ironman 70.3) especially a month or two out from your event.
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