I just completed general build low volume. My FTP was 205 and I completed 95% of the workouts, although some were very tough. I just took a ramp test and once again it showed my FTP to be lower than it was before I started the last block (195). Seems to happen to me on a regular basis so I just k…

You are not alone. Disappointing Ramp Test Failed ramp test- what next? Ramp test failure I may merge some threads for cleanliness, but have a look at the ones above as there is plenty of existing discussion.

Thank you. I will read these, but what’s amazing is it happens to me every time, but if I chose that FTP , it would be wrong

Yeah the ramp test isn’t the end all. If you can complete the workouts at your current ftp and feeling good, give it a bump but keep checking it and don’t be afraid to bump it back down if things seem too hard.

There’s so many factors, on/off bike, that play into that metric that I think it’s hard to quantify sometimes. Coming out of Sustained Power Build LV (with fillers) - I dropped 5W on my last assessment and, if I’m being honest, it came as no surprise. 2. Looking at the graph my line was trending …

[image] pwandoff: Consider other factors aside from the ‘magic number’ called FTP Yep. Did a race yesterday where I did a 2019 PB for a 2 minute effort to bridge to a break, and after about 10 seconds of sitting on felt ready to go again. My last two ramp tests that were a part of the mid-vo…

I don’t think anyone really fails a ramp test. Even if you complete a base, build, or specialty cycle, there is no guarantee that your FTP test, ramp or otherwise, is going to increase. Even if it remains the same, that does not mean your fitness did not improve. This is especially true the closer y…

Try the 8 or 20 min ftp. Ramp may not work well for you

[image] KickrLin: I don’t think anyone really fails a ramp test. Yes, they do. My story: Prior to Dec 2018 ramp test it was working well. Then it seems my vo2 ceiling fell down. Dec 2018 ramp test: prior to test I’m completing sweet spot at ftp = 240W ramp test estimate of 188W ftp kept f…

I still don’t think you failed the Ramp test. First of all, it’s not a pass/fail type of test. You gave your best effort and the result was not what you wanted/expected. Even if the ramp test underestimated your FTP due to it favoring those who are more VO2 inclined/fit (think i said that right) th…

Another failed ramp test

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mcneese.chad April 29, 2019, 10:49pm 4

More worthwhile reading, that may have some positive tips to improve your test taking. In some cases, I think people are not giving themselves the best chance to perform to their potential.

Ramp Test Tips & Tricks
Ramp Test "Blind"

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Another failed ramp test

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