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Last weekend (Jan 11, 2025), I rode out to Taylor, TX to do a 20min Functional Threshold Power (FTP) test. The goal was to confirm my estimated FTP test from a few days prior that was done using an 8min FTP test. My results weren't exactly confirming the estimation was accurate!

This early in the season, it's great to get some base line metrics to see what my power and heart rate are at certain intervals of all-out efforts. Doing it outside allows me to see my true outside FTP. They say the cooling effect of the wind allows for the athlete to reach their true potential as well. That's assuming the terrain is smooth and uninterrupted. A tail wind doesn't really help either!

In this video, I go through my process of getting ready for a four hour workout that includes an FTP test. You'll see my fueling, planning, and reactions to how I failed or succeeded in my test. Plus you get to see how beautiful Texas really can be when riding on two wheels.