Does the interval mode work only with structured workouts? Indoor? I only ride outside and have been using the XERT DASHBOARD to monitor my low/high/peak efforts. I would love to use the Magic Buckets Interval screen for the suggested efforts on my training program, even if they are outside. How can I do that? Yesterday a programed a tough ride with lots of HIE and PEAK energy for today (which was supposed to be a rest day) but the screen on my garmin edge 1040 was the endurance mode.
You can absolutely use the Magic Bucket data field outside. That is really the idea. You just start riding and warm up. Once you are in a position to do an interval (e.g. at a hill or at least not stuck in traffic) you aim for the power target on the screen and do that as long as you can. After some rest you just repeat. And finally do the remaining endurance work.
Just make sure to select a route that roughly matches the Xlss target (not too log or short).
Magic Buckets should display whichever screen (Magic Intervals or Magic Endurance) is appropriate to match Today’s advice (HIT or LIT).
If a workout is scheduled today on the Planner or selected on the Training page, that is the low/high/peak values MB will sync with along with a Focus Power target (example, Mixed Breakaway Specialist).
If you have an XFAI forecast plan make sure to select Choose Training to assign the workout/activity you want to ride, not [+] Add.
EDIT: This doesn’t mean you have to Choose a workout on the Planner or select a workout on the Training page for MB to work. If you don’t have a workout assigned on the day MB will sync to the general advice for that day. For example, Polar Rouleur (6-minute power), XSS: 115 (106 | 7.3 | 1.9) or Pure Endurance (LTP), XSS: 82 (82 | 0 | 0)