Force-Velocity Climbing Protocol
Visma-Lease a Bike innovation - low-cadence (50rpm) high-power climbing efforts. Integrates neuromuscular development with climbing-specific endurance.
1h 10m
Duration
Workout Segments
Pro Team Warmup
Progressive WorldTour team warmup with neuromuscular activation
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Duration
15m
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Intensity
4
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Power
50% - 85% FTP
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Heart Rate
65% - 80% Max HR
Force-Velocity Climb
Low-cadence (50rpm) high-power on climbs - neuromuscular + endurance
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Duration
6m
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Intensity
8
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Power
95% - 110% FTP
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Heart Rate
80% - 90% Max HR
Lactate Clearance Recovery
Active recovery at 50-65% FTP for lactate clearance
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Duration
10m
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Intensity
3
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Power
50% - 65% FTP
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Heart Rate
65% - 72% Max HR
Force-Velocity Climb
Low-cadence (50rpm) high-power on climbs - neuromuscular + endurance
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Duration
6m
mode_heat
Intensity
8
bolt
Power
95% - 110% FTP
favorite
Heart Rate
80% - 90% Max HR
Lactate Clearance Recovery
Active recovery at 50-65% FTP for lactate clearance
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Duration
10m
mode_heat
Intensity
3
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Power
50% - 65% FTP
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Heart Rate
65% - 72% Max HR
Force-Velocity Climb
Low-cadence (50rpm) high-power on climbs - neuromuscular + endurance
timer
Duration
6m
mode_heat
Intensity
8
bolt
Power
95% - 110% FTP
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Heart Rate
80% - 90% Max HR
Pro Recovery Cooldown
Extended professional cooldown for optimal adaptation
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Duration
15m
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Intensity
2
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Power
40% - 55% FTP
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Heart Rate
60% - 68% Max HR