Am I the only one that actually knows my FTP just by intuition? I mean you should be able to feel in your legs what’s sustainable aerobically for a longish duration.
Honesty is important!
I do think PL < 3 or 4 is misleading, I understand there will be some people that refuse to adjust their inflated FTP’s - hence TR providing these workouts, also it’s useful for days with less time, or days that you are carrying fatigue. But if you can’t do PL 3+ Threshold, its probably time to dial it down 5 watts, which honestly doesn’t matter, its just a number! And it feels way better nailing workouts than hanging on for dear life.
Ramp test protocol is great for beginners and casual TR users as their FTP will likely change very quick anyway, so an accurate test isn’t as important!
Or maybe I’m wrong - do you really need a test to know your FTP (if you’re not a complete beginner)?