Tempo  Pro

Tempo 90

A long tempo session: three twenty-minute blocks. Great preparation for long events.

FTP
022 min45 min68 min90 min
Duration1 h 30 min
DifficultyVery Hard
TSS (est.)90
Intensity factor0.77

Workout structure

10 min 45→70 % + 3 × (20 min @ 83 % + 5 min @ 60 %) + 5 min 65→40 %. Watts shown for an FTP of 250 W — the app scales every target to your own FTP.

  • Warm-up
    45 % → 70 % FTP
    10 min
  • 3 × repeat
    20 min @ 83 % + 5 min @ 60 %
    1 h 15 min
    • Tempo
      83 % FTP · 208 W at 250 W
      20 min
    • Recovery
      60 % FTP · 150 W at 250 W
      5 min
  • Cool-down
    65 % → 40 % FTP
    5 min

Why ride Tempo 90?

A sustained, moderately hard effort that builds muscular endurance. Useful when training time is limited, but more tiring than easy endurance riding.

When to use it

On moderately demanding days, with recovery before your next hard session.

Recovery

Plan an easy day before your next hard session. Long tempo blocks add up over a week.

Riding tips

  • Ride it in ERG mode: YourIntervals sets the resistance for every interval, so focus on a smooth, steady cadence around 85–95 rpm.
  • Targets feel off today? Use the intensity control to scale the whole workout up or down in 1 % steps.
  • This is a long session: start fuelling early and drink regularly.

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