How much FTP do you lose in transition "off" season?
I just completed my transition phase. I took one week off the bike after my "A" race (and needed it) and I took about a month in easy rides. Now the problem . . . I lost 21% of my FTP. I haven't been this weak since coming back from an injury 18 months ago. Is it possible to lose this much fitness without some kind of illness? Is this normal?
I plan to make an appointment with my doctor this week. Blood work says everything is fine, but he wants to check for illness as a possible cause. Has anyone here seen similar drop-offs in power after a transition phase?