HOW UNFIT DID I GET IN ONE YEAR!?

EPISODE #155
I'm on a mission... to get back into shape. I have started getting back into a regular training plan, keeping consistent... but to know where I stand I have to do a dreaded ftp test. First I head out on the road to get the legs primed and ready to go... then I give it my all, the results really surprised me! I will get back to my former glory... one way or another!
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Film & Editing: Thomas Martinez.
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00:00 INTRO
00:28 EPISODE 155

[@nathanbalsillie4762]

Should create a series with the best descents and hills in Portugal! Upload the raw footage so we can just watch 🥹

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

I’m not sure about the raw footage… but a descents video sounds right up my street! 🤪🤘

[@paulwilliams4990]

Wow still a great FTP mate 👍

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thanks… but it’s the weakest I’ve been in a very long time. But it’s all good, just means I have work to do… 💪

[@craigsmith5134]

'Lost fitness' 😄 Holy crap, if I could see the other side of 300w ftp I'd be ecstatic. Good going man!!

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🤣🙏

[@luiseisemann2702]

you are really still doing extremely strong! looking forward to see your coming workouts 💪

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

😁🙏

[@n22pdf]

Yeah hate ftp tests it’s like doing your exams at school 😅 the build up horrible lol.. man your ftp is still amazing dude 💪💪🚴🏻🚴‍♀️👍 Pete

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🙏🙏🙏

[@janrossvelasco3635]

Best intro ever🤧

[@mstrasser]

Is it wrong to say that I actually kinda like ramp tests... 😬But, that little of a loss great stuff. You'll get those watts back EASY especially with those hills. Good luck! Looking forward to following it

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

You’re sick! 🤣

[@mstrasser]

@@TheCyclingTattooist lolol Type 2 fun?? 🤷‍♂

[@ColinWright-u2z]

I keep putting off doing one myself Thomas 😂 Great video keeping it real 😀🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Yeah they’re dreadful! Least I have a baseline now…

[@robredpath9860]

Healthy body healthy mind

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Amen! 🙌

[@noreply-mp]

Watching your videos on a Sunday before I go gym is like my new routine

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🥰🙏

[@mctrials23]

Mixed feelings on this sort of thing. I found the same when I didn't really climb for a few years. The drop off wasn't anywhere near as much as I was expecting and it almost makes you feel like training doesn't really give you much bang for your buck. Lots of training === a bit better vs very little training and not that much of a drop off in ability.

[@anthonykelly3231]

Doing the FTP in a closed room without air and or a fan, would that make a difference? I use my turbo while watching the tour highlights each night for an hour, fitness defiantly improves but I need fans going to keep cool and it really helps, another good video pal,

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Yes I know… definitely need a fan! But that was the first time using my man cave and completely forgot…

[@0irtgud]

Back on the SSE, what happened to the Emonda?

[@kevstephen9393]

Fantastic ftp

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

🙏

[@albertliewes9587]

Better put a towel on your headset, all that sweat will destroy it.

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

My last headset lasted 3 years… 👍

[@albertliewes9587]

@@TheCyclingTattooist I think you have a better ventilator than!😅

[@SeanYole]

Is that an old school BMX I see in the background 😉

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

I have 3 full builds… but none I would say are oldschool, oldest is from around 2008… one of my frames is from 98 👍

[@jamesking3162]

Great new video Tom keep up the good work could you suggest a turbo trainer that would fit a trek domance Al2 road bike at a reasonable price range?

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Depends what you deem as reasonable… I personally would go with a smart trainer of some kind, think they usually start around 5-600 for a decent one.

[@jamesking3162]

@@TheCyclingTattooist thank you 🙏 appreciate the advice Tom much love to you and the rach

[@tt-tk9076]

get a wahoo rollr if you cant be asked with taking off your wheel. also doubles as a nice storage solution

[@danolaf8377]

Sick edit at 8:12 😎

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Thank you… the 30 minutes that took was now worth it! 🤣

[@wandafool1]

What's the name of track dropping at 1.03? Really dope.

[@MAZEY22]

Nyck caution - good company

[@wandafool1]

​@@MAZEY22thanks for the quick response! Appreciate it

[@valmorell]

Are you using 32s Thomas? Local roads in Portugal kinda demand them....

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

No but I am considering…

[@xprodigy1x674]

​@@TheCyclingTattooist 32s feel great when you get a solid pair, 100% recommend.

[@AdvantageP]

Hi mate, what bars are those on the bike please?

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

They’re prime primavera bars… can’t get them anymore!

[@Martin-ql6ty]

How much do you weigh ? I, nosey and want to know what this equates to in watts per kg😅

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

I don’t own scales… but last time I weighed myself I was 75kg. When I’m in shape I’m 70…

[@Maxd555]

In Garage of hottest country 🥵☀️🔥🚲 without ventilator 😂💪🏻omg

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

It’s a basement it’s actually quite cool down there, plus Portugal isn’t that hot of a country! But would definitely be better with a fan. Must go buy one soon…

[@Maxd555]

@@TheCyclingTattooist I remember days when I was living In Spain, took shower went to basement to pick some stuff and I need to take shower again 😂😅😅😅. I thought in Portugal same ☀️🔥🤔.

[@petercaro384]

Looks like you're doing 30mph lol

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

When?

[@petercaro384]

@@TheCyclingTattooist all the time.Its the way your cam makes it look super fast

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

To be fair I purposely pick more of the shots where I’m going faster as it makes the footage look more dramatic 👍

[@ZwiftDude]

Get into Zwift live racing or stream it 🤣

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

Not really a fan to be honest…

[@edwinblok7907]

w|kg?

[@TheCyclingTattooist]

I haven’t weighed myself recently… but I would imagine it’s about 4w/kg

[@wordupcornflake]

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