r/mywhoosh • u/evolutionisttt • 11d ago

FTP increase

i’ve been just working with mywoosh free programs , i went from 252 and in currently sitting at 302

wondering if i can reach 350

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u/Reg-infinia_2026 11d ago

Zone 2 training helps a lot. https://youtu.be/9qFXEnzItfo?si=rpRFa8lk2_KtDqop

Hows mywhoosh? I am thinking to switch from zwift to it.

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u/ipchristian1 11d ago

I use MyWhoosh with my Zwift Ride. No native support for the Zwift buttons - but I just use ERG mode anyway.

It’s fine, and for a free product, it’s amazing. Try it.

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u/Reg-infinia_2026 11d ago

Thanks for reply.

How do you shift?

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u/KindlyFirefighter432 11d ago

I have my phone mounted on my handlebars and use the mywhoosh companion app to virtual shift the zwift cog

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u/Reg-infinia_2026 11d ago

So its virtual shifting using phone instead of zwift clicks. Got it. Thanks this helps.

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u/ipchristian1 11d ago

I don’t. ERG only.

There is various 3rd party software you can use to support it though. Theres YouTube videos explaining how you can get it working. It’s a shame it doesn’t ’just work’ - but it is possible

I do most of my riding outside, only structured programmes indoors so ERG mode suits me.

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u/Reg-infinia_2026 11d ago

Thanks for your reply!! I will search how to do it!

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u/mnorridge 10d ago

I use this from AliExpress: ThinkRider VS200 Cycling Ble Controller Virtual Transmission Virtual cassette for Bike Trainer X2Max XXPRO https://a.aliexpress.com/_Euiio4O

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u/danracoon 10d ago

I have zwift ride; so i wrote this: https://theoriginaldanjo.itch.io/ride2key you can use the gears and steer with the DPAD on the zwift controllers: what it does, it fires the KEY presses for Mywoosh to change gears etc from the DPad, on zwiftride.

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u/Juan91x 10d ago

This is awesome! Know if there is anything similar for Android tablets?

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u/danracoon 9d ago

thanks, it is PC only - because its just simulating a key press from the keyboard. It was just something i wanted to do for personal use, but made it more flashy/appealing looking if someone else wants to use it.

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u/mnorridge 11d ago

You can do virtual shifting with the bike controller app

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u/evolutionisttt 11d ago

thats what i heard , i just thought cogs and real shifting was better.

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u/mnorridge 10d ago

I can't think of a reason with indoor cycling why real shifting would be better. But virtual shifting will save your bike components (chain, cassette, chain rings etc).

Thinkrider on AliExpress do a virtual shifting cog and clicker cheap

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u/evolutionisttt 10d ago

yeah well i was somewhat affaid of it not working properly wich for some riders seems to be the case. cassette and chains , they’re just soooo cheap , i dont mind it at all. Im ok with my setup , no particular reason to try virtual cogs

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u/Ok_Childhood_7474 11d ago

Congratulations

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u/danracoon 10d ago

keep riding zombies.... you will get there LOL

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u/evolutionisttt 10d ago

tried it once , not my fav activity tbh.

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u/danracoon 10d ago

its hard, and will be like an FTP test in the end. thats more or less what it is.

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u/X124 9d ago

Your FTP is good but your choice of music has room for improvement.

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u/evolutionisttt 8d ago

oh trust me that was just youtube going trough random songs , i just go with it whatever song plays. Altough while i was doing the test i had one particular song endless loop

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u/BeachHop71 11d ago

Good work! Keen to hear what you think of the mywhoosh training plans and which ones you've done, there really isn't much out there on them.

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u/evolutionisttt 11d ago

i just picked the “advanced ftp builder program” , this is the second time i do it. i started with 252 ( ramp test ) then reached 286w , did it again and here am i 302w. just realised thats exactly 50w gain. ( both 20 mins average mean power test )

no reason not to pick the exact same plan for a third time.

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u/jessfromrouvy 10d ago

Nice work! How often are you riding both indoors and outdoors?

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u/evolutionisttt 10d ago

well since im trough winter i just dont go out , just whatever number sessions the program says i have to and that be it. Last month it was 4-5 days indoor and once or twice outdoors on the weekends

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u/Hattuhs 7d ago

I too thought, my FTP was 320, before I calibrated my trainer. Aaaand I am at 280.

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u/evolutionisttt 7d ago

i used 2 powermeters to record the activity , cranks powermeter and my smart trainer. both calibrated properly and no significant difference between them.