TriPaced vs TrainerRoad
Compared criteria
| Criterion | TriPaced | TrainerRoad |
|---|---|---|
| Disciplines covered by adaptive algorithm | 3 disciplines: swim, bike, run (single algorithm, balanced) | Cycling = native Adaptive Training. Swim + run = triathlon plans available but AT does not auto-adapt swim/run sessions the same way as bike (cf official TrainerRoad support docs). [source] |
| Strict 80/20 polarized | Strict 80/20 polarized by construction (Seiler 2010, Stöggl & Sperlich 2014), hardcoded physio guardrail | Polarized Plans available since 2021 (user option). Default plans = sweet spot training, historic intensity bias acknowledged. [source] |
| AI FTP / threshold detection | Open FTP detection: Allen & Coggan 2019 formula (FTP ≈ 0.95 × P̄₂₀ₘᵢₙ) + documented quality filters. UI Card surfaces the calculation. | AI FTP Detection (TrainerRoad trademark). Proprietary algorithm, method not publicly documented. [source] |
| Indoor vs outdoor cycling | Single prescription for now (indoor/outdoor toggle in roadmap, cf FT-009) | Native distinction indoor (ERG mode trainer) vs outdoor (road, terrain). Dedicated ERG workouts. [source] |
| Watch sync | Via Intervals.icu (official Garmin/Wahoo/COROS/Polar calendar) | Garmin Connect + Wahoo + Apple Watch direct; mature calendar sync [source] |
| Publicly documented physiological guardrails | Yes : taper IM ≥ 21d / 70.3 ≥ 10d, TSB out-of-taper [-30, +15], long run ≤ 25% weekly volume, CTL ramp rate 5-8 TSS/day, strict 80/20 polarized (cf BRAIN/04_PHYSIO_MAP) | Adaptive Training documented via blog posts + podcasts; physio thresholds not publicly detailed [source] |
| Pricing (TriPaced / TrainerRoad) | Free | Subscription $19.99/month or $189/year (advertised on the official site, US pricing) [source] |
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