Ramp Test + Dumb Trainer = I HATE IT

I thought I would revisit this thread as I took another crack at the ramp test this morning.

I will start by saying I forgot to calibrate my PM from Sunday’s outdoor ride and I also decided to back the resistance off on my Kurt Kinetic Road Machine. For anybody who uses this trainer I normally twist the resistance 5 half turns ( following the same nodule round ).

This time I backed off one nodule and I don’t know what effect this has had on my power. I ramp tested 10 watts higher at 310. I feel strong and rested but also don’t want to trust it as I wasn’t following my normal protocol…