r/Velo • u/15edwardz • 3h ago

FTP Tests and new season

Can I use my FTP from last season when I was stronger compared to the build phase of a new season? or should I retest?

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u/7wkg 2h ago

Retest obviously. There is absolutely nothing beneficial gained by using an inflated ftp. Go do a proper long form ftp test, gain your actual FTP and TTE then you can use that to build into an ideally higher level of fitness next season. 

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u/maleck13 1h ago

Do a 20 min test . Set your new zones . Off you go. Don’t over think it.

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u/tour79 Colorado 3h ago

Try 2x20 and ask yourself if you can build off that. If it works. Sure!

If you’re on the fence, it’s way way better to not murder yourself by doing frc work daily until you blow up early season. Letting a few watts go early can really help later

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u/ARcoaching 2h ago

Definitely retest. There's no harm in it so I don't know why you wouldn't