Kolie Moore on the ramp test

[timon]

@wake

Instead of FTP, call it TR Score . Don’t give it units (I.e., it’s not in watts anymore), just a number. This would eliminate the judgement and self-worth conversations about ramp tests. The point of the ramp test is to know someone’s physiology with respect to TR training plans, not to measure a universal standard (smart people should quickly point out that very few scientists/physiologists seem to use the same definition of FTP, which is a whole different conversation).

Disagree. I want to know how the work I do inside or in outside workouts translates to real riding and racing. Can/should I hold x watts during the middle of a 5hr race? How can I best pace this strava KOM, what should my goal wattage be for this TT…etc.

If you develop a new score, the constant question will be ‘how does my score relate to the watts I do on my headunit outside’ and it will only generate more confusion.