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Ramp Test Makes FTP Testing More Efficient and Less Stressful
The Ramp Test assesses FTP and gradually increases power in one-minute steps until the rider cannot maintain the target power. It is the most efficient and accurate way to assess your fitness on TrainerRoad. Compared to traditional FTP tests, it hurts less, removes pacing from the equation, and takes less time to complete. After taking…
Training with a Power Meter: What Every Cyclist Should Know
Power meters are the only objective way to measure cycling performance and have revolutionized how cyclists train. How much do you know about power meters and how to use them?
FTP Test Tips & Strategy: How to Prepare for Your Next FTP Test
Whether you’re new to riding with power or highly versed in the ways of watts, FTP assessment is one of the most important aspects of power-based training. For more training tips and information on the Ramp Test check out Ask a Cycling Coach Ep 249. What is FTP? Your Functional Threshold Power, or FTP, is the…
Introducing the Group Ramp Test
We are excited to announce the newest addition to Group Workouts -the Group Ramp Test. You and your friends can show off your fitness improvements while getting that extra bit of motivation to push your limits.
FTP Testing and The TrainerRoad Ramp Test: A Comprehensive Guide – Ask a Cycling Coach 158
A comprehensive guide to fitness testing, why we created a new test, pro tips for your next fitness test and more in Episode 158 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Topics covered in this episode Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast Facebook Group Lost & Found Gravel Grinder Preview Carson City Off-Road Live Podcast Recording!…
FTP Testing: Outdoors vs. Indoors
Entering winter, as well as transitioning out of the cold-weather months and into spring, are the times riders ask us most to explain the differences between testing their Functional Threshold Power (FTP) outdoors versus indoors. The truth is, there are a lot of variances between the two approaches. However, the goal of assessing FTP is…
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