Peaking too early

[Rizzi]

Just a side note to consider: Do you Ramp test? The Ramp test might favor your type of rider (CX…) so your FTP result might just come a tiny bit high and training gets a little too stressful.

There is a whole thread about that topic:

Harsh Reality - You OVER test on FTPs (support group)

WHO ELSE SUFFERS OR HAS SUFFERED WITH THIS CONDITION Thoughts that you MAY have a problem: Did I actually over achieve on the Ramp Test and reach a higher FTP than I can train with? No way, you can’t “overdo” the ramp test! You are awesome and your FTP is NOT too high: You struggle through week 1 of the plan, burying yourself and grinding through intervals so you can hold on to this great new FTP. You finish the first few workouts, barely, but at what cost? You’re overreaching: Eventu…