Threshold  Pro

3 × 20 Threshold

Three twenty-minute efforts just under FTP. One of the toughest classics.

FTP
022 min45 min68 min90 min
Duration1 h 30 min
DifficultyExtreme
TSS (est.)118
Intensity factor0.89

Workout structure

10 min 45→70 % + 3 × (20 min @ 97 % + 5 min @ 55 %) + 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 @ 97 % + 5 min @ 55 %
    1 h 15 min
    • Threshold
      97 % FTP · 242 W at 250 W
      20 min
    • Recovery
      55 % FTP · 138 W at 250 W
      5 min
  • Cool-down
    65 % → 40 % FTP
    5 min

Why ride 3 × 20 Threshold?

Hard intervals near your functional threshold power. They train you to hold high power for longer, and they demand real recovery.

When to use it

On a dedicated hard day, usually no more than once or twice a week.

Recovery

Plan at least one easy day afterwards, two or more if your legs feel heavy.

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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