I Don't have a Power Meter for My Bike?

Cycling Intensity Options

MyProCoach plans let you track bike workouts using power, heart rate, or RPE. All three can work well—use whatever you have available.

Recommended Priority

When measuring intensity, follow this order:

1. Power (watts): Best for all workout types.

2. Bike Threshold Heart Rate: Use for steady-state efforts when power isn’t available.

3. Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE): Ideal for interval sessions without power.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a power meter—many athletes train successfully with heart rate and RPE alone.

Getting Started

To set accurate cycling zones:

• Complete the FTP test in your plan.

• Take the average heart rate from the 20-minute test (not including warm-up or cool-down).

• Subtract 6 bpm to find your Bike Threshold Heart Rate (bTHR).

• Update your Threshold and Training Zones in TrainingPeaks (Bike).

How to Use Each Intensity Measure

Heart Rate (HR)

• Best for long endurance rides and steady-state efforts.

• Make sure your device zones match your TrainingPeaks zones.

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

• Best for short intervals or speed sessions.

• HR reacts slowly during short bursts—RPE gives more accurate real-time pacing.

• HR can still be used as a backup measure for post-workout feedback.

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