RAMP Tests for half the team yesterday in Staveley at The Body Rehab on the Wattbike, a super dupper turbo training device able to log power all around the pedalling motion.
The RAMP Testing is fairly simple in principle. Warm up 20 mins, start at an baseline resistance and cadence, then every minute increase and sustain pedalling cadence to increase power by 20W until you can no longer sustain the effort. Good baseline for setting training zones accurately but also see where a rider is in term of own training and fitness prior to the racing season ahead.
Many thanks to Graham Theobald for the expert advice and encouragements to get every ounces of power out of our riders.
Need some advice to set training zones? The Body Rehab in Staveley can help. They're also equipped with altitude trainer to simulate training at high altitude.
