{"id":29050,"date":"2018-06-01T06:00:43","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.trainerroad.com\/?p=29050"},"modified":"2022-04-07T07:31:38","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T14:31:38","slug":"ftp-testing-and-the-trainerroad-ramp-test-a-comprehensive-guide-ask-a-cycling-coach-158","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/blog\/ftp-testing-and-the-trainerroad-ramp-test-a-comprehensive-guide-ask-a-cycling-coach-158\/","title":{"rendered":"FTP Testing and The TrainerRoad Ramp Test: A Comprehensive Guide &#8211; Ask a Cycling Coach 158"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1g_V3oKBjKc?start=139\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Topics covered in this episode<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast Facebook Group<\/li>\n<li>Lost &amp; Found Gravel Grinder Preview<\/li>\n<li>Carson City Off-Road Live Podcast Recording!<\/li>\n<li>What is the TrainerRoad Ramp Test?<\/li>\n<li>Why sustained effort tests may not be the best format for you<\/li>\n<li>How to find your FTP with a ramp test<\/li>\n<li>Why the TrainerRoad Ramp Test was created<\/li>\n<li>How to make cycling fitness tests better<\/li>\n<li>Should you take an FTP test in the aero position?<\/li>\n<li>Should you take an FTP test in erg mode?<\/li>\n<li>Should you take an FTP test on each bike you own?<\/li>\n<li>What you should know before changing a ramp test format<\/li>\n<li>Can you do a workout after the TrainerRoad Ramp Test?<\/li>\n<li>How often should you test your FTP?<\/li>\n<li>Should steady state athletes take ramp tests too?<\/li>\n<li>What if you score different FTPs from different tests?<\/li>\n<li>Pro tips for taking the TrainerRoad Ramp Test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/451835400&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>For more cycling training knowledge, listen to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/podcast?utm_source=TrainerRoad%20Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post%2FHow%20Age%20Affects%20Performance%2C%20Can%20Time%20Trialists%20Sprint%20%26%20More%20%E2%80%93%20Ask%20a%20Cycling%20Coach%20138&amp;utm_campaign=TrainerRoad%20Blog%20Content&amp;utm_content=the%20Ask%20a%20Cycling%20Coach%20%E2%80%94%20the%20only%20podcast%20dedicated%20to%20making%20you%20a%20faster%20cyclist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Ask a Cycling Coach \u2014 the only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist<\/a>. 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