2 week break from training, did ramp test showed only 213 ftp, previous month it was 252, should i just accept 213 or follow 252?

[PedalDoi]

Not my words, but advice I was given in a similar situation:

Noob question: have I overcooked my FTP setting?

After years of fighting it, I think I am starting to move into the “If you’re going to use TR, just use the number TR uses” camp. The point of FTP in your training app is to set the training zones for your workouts. The TR workout system will make the workouts easier or harder around that “FTP’ number, and that’s all that matters in the end. Arguing about the definition of FTP is meaningless in this context. Having said that, I do agree with Kevistraining and would start with something in th…

If it’s lowballed you it will quickly work that out and ramp up the levels. The other way around would be distinctly nasty and demotivating.