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I don't think the starting power is too critical, although it shouldn't be too high otherwise you may see more power from anaerobic systems.
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Start at 150w. 25w/min. Final min avg power is MAP.
Dont try to modify the test to alter the result. Just do it this way and keeping doing it the same way, then its respectably accurate.
danb
skinny
@ewanmac
Huh? Sorry, I don’t think I’m explaining myself properly.
I want to do a ramp test to estimate my ftp and also provide information about MaxHR and MAP. Most protocols for conducting a ramp test (for amateurs) suggest that you start riding at some initial power, and then increase power by 25w every minute until you can no longer hold the target power. MAP Is then taken to be equal to the power in the final minute.
I have seen several protocols that suggest people start at either 200 or 220w. If I did that then I guess my test would only last about 4 or 5 minutes. However, a few pages back skinny and cjr shared their ramp tests and they took between 10 and 25 minutes.
So my questions are:
what impact does test length have on efficacy of a ramp test for estimating MAP/ftp?
Should weaker riders start their ramp from a lower staring power than stronger riders?
And if so, how do you identify what an appropriate starting power should be?
Edit: slow post...