The FTP Challenge

[Brennus]

I tried this again. First try…FTP 296 but managed only 27 minutes at 279W. This try…FTP 293 & managed 281W for well over 40 minutes.

So, much better. See this thread for some description of what I did:

It's been a great year but this forum has me thinking about sustainable power...a lot

SUCCESS! After 5 weeks working on extended sessions riding at 80% to 90% of ‘FTP’ I took another ramp test which placed my MAP-based ‘FTP’ at 293W. Two days later I attempted the Hour of Power again. In case you did not follow the thread, I attempted the Hour of Power back in March. At that time my most proximal TR MAP-based ‘FTP’ was 296…determined by ramp test w/in 12 days of the Hour of Power attempt. So, essentially the same MAP-based ‘FTP’ as today. Maybe a little better in March. At…

Much better, but still not closing the gap all the way. More work to do!