Key takeaways

  • Power curves, normalized power, intensity factor, and TSS from every ride are tracked automatically.
  • FTP progression is monitored over time. The AI detects when your threshold has likely moved based on recent ride data, even without a formal test.
  • A 2014 study by Stoggl and Sperlich found that polarized training (roughly 80% low intensity, 20% high intensity) produced the best endurance adaptations. The AI tracks your intensity distribution.
  • Recovery data from WHOOP or Oura prevents you from stacking hard rides on days when your body hasn't recovered.

AI Cycling Coach

Your AI coach reads your power files, tracks your FTP progression, and structures your training around what your data actually says - not generic zones from an online calculator.

Power curve tracking

Your power duration curve across 5-second, 1-minute, 5-minute, and 20-minute efforts is tracked over time. The AI identifies whether you're stronger in sprints, time trials, or sustained efforts, and targets your weaknesses.

FTP progression monitoring

Instead of scheduling arbitrary FTP tests every 6 weeks, the AI watches your sustained power outputs and tells you when a retest makes sense based on your actual performance trend.

Intensity distribution analysis

The AI checks how much time you spend in each power and heart rate zone. Too much time in zone 3 ('junk miles') is common among self-coached cyclists. It keeps your easy rides easy and your hard rides hard.

Recovery-aware planning

WHOOP or Oura data feeds into daily training decisions. If your HRV has been declining for 5+ days, that planned threshold session gets swapped. The AI doesn't just follow a calendar - it responds to your body.

Frequently asked questions

How does the AI cycling coach work?

It connects to Strava (or Wahoo) for your ride data and to WHOOP or Oura for recovery metrics. After each ride, it analyzes your power, heart rate, and efficiency data. Then it adjusts upcoming training based on your cumulative training load and recovery status.

Do I need a power meter?

A power meter gives the most precise data, but the AI works with heart rate data too. Heart rate zone analysis, cardiac drift, and training load calculations all work without power. You just get more precise coaching with a power meter.

Can it help me improve my FTP?

Yes. It structures your training with the right mix of sweet spot, threshold, and VO2 max intervals based on your current power profile. It monitors your response to these sessions through power and heart rate data and adjusts the prescription as you progress.

Does it work with indoor trainers?

Yes. Indoor rides recorded on Strava or Wahoo sync just like outdoor rides. Power data from smart trainers is typically more consistent than outdoor rides, which can actually make indoor sessions better for tracking FTP progression.

Can I combine cycling with strength training?

Yes. Connect Hevy for your gym work. The AI coordinates your cycling and strength sessions to minimize interference. It keeps heavy leg days spaced from hard rides and manages your total training load across both.

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