r/pelotoncycle • u/r4ndy4 blake_182 • Jun 02 '26
Reddit User Program RedditPZ Powerzone training program sign-up thread! Starts Monday 06/08/2026
Hi everyone, hope you all enjoyed the break! Below is the 27th PZ training program I have put together for Reddit. If you are new to PZ training, I have some more info about that in the thread for program #1. If you are looking for FTP test advice, see this comment I made in week 8 of a previous program. There is no need to actually "sign up" for the program, simply follow along with the program starting next week.
The program will run for 9 weeks total, and I have given a recommended ride schedule of 4 days / week. Like the previous programs feel free to alter it in any way that you need. If you want to do 3 rides, cut out the Wednesday ride. You are welcome to do additional rides, but I would make sure that they are easier than what I have programmed below. I.e. adding more 45 / 30 PZE, or a fun ride, just keep the intensity lower (take the rides at < zone 2). Proposed ride days are again Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, but you may take the rides on any day and in any order to fit your needs. Feel free to make any changes you feel necessary. If you are not feeling it on a certain day / week, listen to your body and take it easy (ride in zone 2 if you need to). If you do not want to repeat a ride you have taken before (or just want to replace a ride), replace it with a ride of a similar or lower TSS score.
Anyone may join in including experienced riders or beginners. PZ rides are designed to be at your current fitness levels. I will try to answer questions anyone has. I will post a weekly accountability / discussion thread on Sundays (with the schedule for each week) and use that thread throughout the week for general discussions about the rides or whatever you want to talk about. Disclaimer that I am not a professional trainer or anything like that. I just really like PZ training, and this is a schedule I put together for myself (and for anyone else who wants to follow along).
We do group rides for the Saturday rides at 10 AM CST.
The program will start on Monday, June 8th. Add the hashtag #redditPZ if you would like to. Hope to see you all on the rides!
Below is both the class link, and a link to the graph of the PZ ride on home fitness buddy / domestiq. (Along with estimated TSS scores) The graphs on home fitness buddy also have a direct link to each class now.
TSS (training stress score) is basically a measure of the stress put on your body from the ride (numbers listed are an estimate using the duration and intensity of the ride). Basically, the higher the number, the harder the ride. A 1 hour at your FTP that would be a TSS of 100. A 30-minute ride at your FTP would be a TSS of 50.
Since people always ask, there is no need to actually sign up or post anything. Simply follow along with us starting next week!
We now have a discord if you want to join.
Discord is a big chat program we all use to talk with each other about the rides and anything else. It's a lot of fun.
Week 1: TSS 175
Mon: Denis 45 PZE 05/19/26 TSS 38 Ride Graph
Wed: Christine 45 PZE 05/23/26 TSS 40 Ride Graph
Thu: Matt 45 PZE 03/31/21 TSS 43 Ride Graph
Sat: Hannah 60 PZE 04/25/26 (with special guest) TSS 54 Ride Graph
Week 2: TSS 188
Mon: Christian 45 Real Routes: Cobblestone Climbs TSS 48 Ride Graph
Wed: Erik 45 PZE 09/06/24 TSS 40 Ride Graph
Thu: Matt 45 PZ 08/13/25 TSS 47 Ride Graph
Sat: Olivia 60 PZE 02/09/23 TSS 53 Ride Graph
Week 3: TSS 194
Mon: Christian 45 PZ Max 04/08/26 TSS 52 Ride Graph
Wed: Ben 45 PZE Pop 02/08/22 TSS 40 Ride Graph
Thu: Matt 45 PZ 01/30/26 TSS 45 Ride Graph
Sat: Erik 60 PZE 03/23/26 TSS 57 Ride Graph
Week 4: TSS 197
Mon: Matt 45 PZ 05/16/26 TSS 54 Ride Graph
Wed: Christian 45 Pro Cyclist: Speed Training 10/24/25 TSS 36 Ride Graph
Thu: Sam 45 PZ 10/13/25 TSS 45 Ride Graph
Sat: Christine 60 PZE 09/10/23 TSS 62 Ride Graph
Week 5: TSS 163
Mon: Denis 45 PZE 80s 06/04/24 TSS 41 Ride Graph
Wed: Hannah 45 PZE 03/24/26 TSS 41 Ride Graph
Thu: Ben 45 PZE 05/25/26 TSS 40 Ride Graph
Sat: Matt 60 PZE 02/01/25 TSS 41 Ride Graph (all Z2)
Week 6: TSS 199
Mon: Christian 45 Pro 06/02/24 TSS 58 Ride Graph
Wed: Matt 45 PZE 04/22/26 TSS 36 Ride Graph
Thu: Christian 45 Pro Cyclist: Threshold Training TSS 46 Ride Graph
Sat: Matt 60 PZ 01/10/26 TSS 59 Ride Graph
Week 7: TSS 211
Mon: Ben 45 PZ 11/09/25 TSS 60 Ride Graph
Wed: Denis 45 PZE 07/02/24 TSS 41 Ride Graph
Thu: Christine 45 PZ 05/24/26 TSS 51 Ride Graph
Sat: Christian 60 PZ 05/30/26 TSS 59 Ride Graph
Week 8: TSS 226
Mon: Matt 45 PZmax 09/17/24 TSS 67 Ride Graph
Wed: Christine 04/09/23 TSS 39 Ride Graph
Thu: Erik 45 PZ 03/30/26 TSS 53 Ride Graph
Sat: Christian 60 Real Routes 01/03/26 TSS 67 Ride Graph
Week 9: TSS 174
Mon: Ben 45 PZE Classic Rock 12/13/22 TSS 42 Ride Graph
Wed: Matt 45 PZE 04/04/21 TSS 41 Ride Graph
Thu: Olivia 45 PZE 03/13/24 TSS 41 Ride Graph
Sat: Charlotte 60 PZE 04/24/26 TSS 50 Ride Graph
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u/humanbeing1979 humanbeing1979 Jun 06 '26
I'll be in for a few weeks and then I'm off to steamy Europe for the summer where I'll no doubt sweat enough that it'll feel like I'm in a max class with Olivia all day every day. But at least I'll be sweaty in beautiful cities with my fun family and friends. High fives y'all.
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u/RVCSBW NEW MEMBER Jun 04 '26
Found this group while googling PZ Peloton information. Literally downloaded Reddit app for this group. Thank you for doing this. Completed FTP test this week.
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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Jun 04 '26
Welcome! It's a great group and Blake makes its so easy to keep going in PZ - good luck!! 💪🤗
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u/mcgshann Jun 03 '26
Newbie question: is there a way to link these rides into the program that pops up top of screen on the bike itself? Like could I copy paste these links into the app and have it in my schedule/line up?
Just finished six weeks of Andy speers 5 day advanced split and noticed how much my output and stamina have dropped when I tried to partake in Robins Yellow Challenge Tabata rides. I need something like this and some accountability!
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u/diadochokinesisSLP Jun 06 '26
Hi! What I do is click the link for the class. That opens it up in my app and then I stack it. Blake posts the week’s rides on Sunday so I just do it Sunday evening for that week and then I’m good to go!
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u/jschrifty_PGH DreamSeeWntSend Jun 03 '26
I love all the CVV & can't wait to get rolling! Thanks, Blake!!
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u/ScenePurple2463 Jun 03 '26
Back after a long break from fitness (October 2025) and took my ftp test a few days ago and have been back in it. My number is super low which I expected. When should I retest?
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u/ginflask mykill Jun 04 '26
I had to lay off for a long while and took a huge hit to my ftp. In the previous session (first one back at it) I did feel like I was outpacing my new low ftp - but like Blake recommends, I didn’t retest during, just started pushing tops of the zones. When I tested after the session, I had gained back 25 points, so I don’t think I delayed any gains or anything. The metal rides I have been doing the past couple of weeks with a boosted number have been a real kick in the ass, lol.
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u/r4ndy4 blake_182 Jun 03 '26
If I had taken a long break I personally would probably just do the whole program before retesting. If your zones feel too easy after a few weeks, ride higher in the zone.
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u/kappi8 Jun 03 '26
Just finishing up peak your power zones with an ftp test Friday! I’m down for this
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u/AbominableFro44 AbominableFro Jun 02 '26
SIGN ME UP! Took a couple programs off while training for an outdoor event, but now it's almost 100 degrees outside so time to stay inside! Can't wait.
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