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Do the test under conditions where NP = AP, i.e steady sustained output without any breaks. Nice flat circular course with no junctions, turns or RABs.
I'm also at 3.5w/kg at the moment (on the TT bike, so probably (/hopefully) higher on the road bike)).
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I did a CP20 test on the turbo recently on the TT bike and got the same (to the watt) number as I got on my road bike a couple of months ago /csb
Still yet to hit that value for CP20 on the road though... :(
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Thanks for clarifying that NP/AP confusion .. thats what I thought it would be. Whats the point of NP then? Just a 'feel good' metric like calories burnt?
I've only ever tested on Madone. You'll be faster (even on road bike) because aero.
I am lost for purpose when it comes to power; I've achieved what I wanted to this year i.e. the w/kg ratio and be less shit on hills. The question is whats next in context of power.
danb
amey
I have hit the wall of 3.5w/kg for 1 hour FTP.
Can someone share some real world experiences on how to increase FTP? I've read what google has to offer briefly. Stuff like this: http://home.trainingpeaks.com/blog/article/three-ways-to-improve-functional-threshold-power
As to 'why am I fixated on FTP?' .. I don't know; I just want to know what needs to be done to decide wether I should focus on it or not.
And a noob question; when doing the test should I use NP or Average power to calculate?