How well does an hours XC race at absolute max equate to FTP?
20minute FTP HR average 175bpm - approx. steady state 65 minute XC race HR average 179bpm - 6x max HR (190), lowest HR 172
apples and oranges - you can't compare HR to power - at least without knowing what power you put out for a given HR and even that is wildly variable.
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How well does an hours XC race at absolute max equate to FTP?
20minute FTP HR average 175bpm - approx. steady state
65 minute XC race HR average 179bpm - 6x max HR (190), lowest HR 172