This was probably the clearest run thro of the hows & whys of FTP testing I’ve seen by a vlogger, thanks. I especially enjoyed your input from the pros. I would love to hear more about Nico’s retirement plans.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Derek! Glad you enjoyed it. I’ll aim to get over to Nice to go for a roll and a longer chat with Nico soon 👌🏼
@rayjohnson36172 жыл бұрын
Spot on, Derek Craven. Couldn't have said it better
@jimberland3 жыл бұрын
16mins in to FTP test. HR 185. Everyone: Audible grunts only and expletives Tristan: Holds camera out, asks for a Like and Subscribe. Haha. Machine!
@Tyler25343 жыл бұрын
Brodie's comments about the mental side of if were the most helpful for me - when I start the test I'm hyper-aware of the slightest feeling of weakness or discomfort, waiting for it to start hurting etc. Important reminder to either turn the brain off or focus on positive thoughts
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
For sure, always go in with a positive mindset. It always hurts but the improvement you’ll get by being able to block out or accept the pain will be well worth it. 🙏🏼
@seanpoole40262 жыл бұрын
Great video. It's funny how if you do an FTP on a trainer there is no mention of using the hill to set your benchmark so this was very informative, but all makes perfect sense, from yourself and the pros
@ParaicCullen2 жыл бұрын
That self talk tip is gold - so easy to be hard on yourself, especially coming back after injury.
@mental9mikey2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: I have the same T-shirt as Brodie’s wearing. I bought mine off a couple of wheeler dealer guys in Harrogate at the world champs. They made the design themselves and printed at home, selling them in bars/on the street for a tenner 😅
@barryharvey2393 жыл бұрын
Nice insight to what the pros do. And that’s an impressive ftp test fella. Well done
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Barry! I was pleasantly surprised to be honest!
@danielwoatt45233 жыл бұрын
WOW, that revised version of the vlog turned out incredibly well! It is a really nice and interesting format 👌
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Daniel! 🙏🏼
@biggestjuan3 жыл бұрын
FTP - Just started riding, using my son's antique Roubaix, so he sent me your video. Hoping to get this 64yr old frame into an FTP session soon using his ride.. if he will let me.. so I can see how pathetic I really am so I can brag about how much progress later! If not, it will need to be time and distance bc I have been old school for a long time now. :) Great video, I enjoyed the interviews too!
@chrisvisvis3 жыл бұрын
I really didn't think i could watch 26min on this topic but it ended up being one of my fav vids of yours, so glad you ammended and reuploaded. The insights from the pros was incredible and your hows & whys of FTP were clear! Vlogging during the test was next level, you were one with the pain, thanks, can't wait till the next one:)
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, thanks so much man. Glad you liked it! 🙏🏼
@cyc000003 жыл бұрын
Great video mate. I'm amazed Nicko is retiring and can still punch out almost 460w in a 20-minute test, makes you realise just how good the pros are.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. It's pretty astounding just how strong these guys are. Nico is a proper weapon.
@rocstar763 жыл бұрын
As someone who has just been trying different FTP tests on different apps and a trainer, this was very helpful. Great video
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Glad you got something out of it! 🙏🏼
@bend32142 жыл бұрын
Another good vlog, slowly going through the back catalogue. I think this is the most relaxed and best interviews (well conversations really) with pro riders. They seem really genuine and unguarded. Cheers for the content Tristan quite a fresh take.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ben, really appreciate the kind words 🙏🏼 That’s the aim..just have a regular chat with guys who ride bikes better than us. Glad you’re enjoying the videos mate!
@chrisdeery75533 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video Tristan. Loved the focus on FTP and mixing in the tips from top pros. Your videos are always superb and the variety makes it even more interesting.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! It took me a little longer to make this one but i'm stoked to hear you enjoyed and found it interesting. Much appreciated mate!
@brendanpotash62623 жыл бұрын
Beautifully explained concept and ball-busting demonstration. The interviews with current pros help take the mystery out of the self-test. Bravo on not dropping your camera/phone after the effort.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Brendan 🙏🏼
@Greg.Sutton3 жыл бұрын
'FTP' - Great revision. Watched the original before it was pulled. This was certainly a step onwards. I tend to do all my testing indoors as round here we simply do not have a 20min climb of suitable gradient.
@timlages12573 жыл бұрын
This is the video I wish I had when I first started doing them. Last FTP test I did, which was just after my peak last year, was 397w for 20mins @78kg. Next season the target will be 395w, with a stretch goal of 422 at roughly the same weight. Ramp tests I don't come very close to this number, think I'm well suited to 20min efforts, oh and I do these efforts up Alp d'zwift via my power meter to keep it consistent for training outdoors.
@soaringhal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quality video Tristan - my biggest tip regarding FTP is keeping a consistent test regime because the only relevant parameter is "difference" from last time :D
@JoelsTastyRide3 жыл бұрын
Really, really well done on this video today man. KUDOS on smashing watts on this 20 min test as well, whew.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@onlyonecjb0013 жыл бұрын
Great video Tristan. Massively informative and great insights with Nico and Ben. The picture is insanely good.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙌🏼
@adam_wetton3 жыл бұрын
FTP! Didn't know about that VAM feature. Will defo be using that. Thanks!
@antoniocasablancasvilanova22073 жыл бұрын
Excellent Tristan. Very informative & useful. The pros' opinions and advices; unique. Graçies!!!
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Graçies Antonio! Glad you liked it! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@RikRok752 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your Channel and i am impressed of the excelent content of your vids. Greets from Southern Germany!
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend! 🙏🏼
@jeremystoupas61652 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks Tristan. This definitely deserves more Likes!
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! 🙏🏼
@jamessingleton48562 жыл бұрын
So good and are such a talented cyclist and video producer too!
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man 🙏🏼
@davidsteel41392 жыл бұрын
Great video, luv the update on 16mins in to the test usually on my knees by then.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Haha I was pretty on my knees but had forgotten the old ‘like and subscribe’ until that moment 🥲
@wendysuperfan10149 ай бұрын
Thanks Tristan.
@tristantakevideo9 ай бұрын
Thanks Wendy!
@roadfert3 жыл бұрын
At this point I click the like button before the video is 10 seconds in since I know it’s good before I even watch it. Keep it up! What lenses you running in your Jawbreakers?
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks legend. That lens is the Prizm snow lens I believe.
@kidthatcould9454 Жыл бұрын
Bro, fantastic video! Greatly appreciate the knowledge and effort you put into this. Liked and subscribed.
@tristantakevideo Жыл бұрын
Thanks man, so glad you got something out of it! Good to have you on board. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
@lawrencereyes86893 жыл бұрын
Wow, This is very helpful and informative for a lot of FTP discussions out there. Thanks brother! 👋🇵🇭
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lawrence! Stoked you liked it!
@RonMcEwen3 жыл бұрын
That was great. Loved the chat. Super nice riders.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron. Yeah they’re all legends!
@surfcruzer2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vids Tristan. I’m new to road bicycle but lifetime sports person, ur a big help with getting up to speed.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you’ve got something out of them!
@jonathanfattori23962 жыл бұрын
great content, tips, let’s get it! 🐉🐉🐉
@shaunpratt55213 жыл бұрын
Insightful as always, keep up the great vlogs
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Shaun!
@eddysobieralski80752 жыл бұрын
FTP! Recently discovered your channel and gradually catching up with some great content. I enjoy the broad mix of content you share with us. The quality and 'production value' really stand out too. Keep up the great work 😎
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eddy! Stoked to have you on board. Been a bit slow off the mark for 2022 but plenty more to come 🙏🏼
@marcroca27063 жыл бұрын
Super nice video Tristan!!!. Thank you a lot for the videos
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marc! 🙏🏼
@tomrachellesfirstdance78433 жыл бұрын
Your videos are brilliant really enjoyed it and some great tips too. Some amazing shots towards the end of the video as well
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏼
@richardlack2163 жыл бұрын
Great insight…. I’m still not buying a power metre to torture my body 🤣 keep it up ! 👍🏼
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Haha understandable. You’ve got VAM now if you want to torture your body..😉
@owenlevine2 жыл бұрын
Great video on FTP! Thanks for all the content. More training videos would be appreciated.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Owen! Will try do more this year, for sure.
@tommyhogan13063 жыл бұрын
Really great video. Very educational for a fred like me. Thanks Tristan.
@isevo Жыл бұрын
Great informations man
@NJgravel2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@sbbikes43873 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Great content. Would be interesting to see your numbers on a FTP ramp test compared to the 20 minute test.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Yeah I need to give a ramp test a proper shot. 🙏🏼
@neilmckenna2363 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that 👌
@andyking84643 жыл бұрын
Really fantastic insights. This made for a brilliant update of the earlier vid you did. (How the hell did you hang on to the camera stick during the test!?)
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy. Yeah I was a bit bummed when I put up the first video and realised it wasn't quite what it could've been, so i'm glad you like the updates. Made the video a little longer but I think more watchable. And I will definitely not be trying to vlog while doing efforts of that intensity again..haha.
@andyking84643 жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo Cheers, Tristan. It may have been longer but in a really good way and getting those different perspectives from the pro riders along with their points of commonality really provides support to your FTP methodology and a bit of a peek behind the curtain. Those wattages!!!
@HansComyn2 жыл бұрын
FTP. Good stuff. Thank you Sir. Next time in Girona, maybe we meet on a mountain. Working with Zippy.
@michaelstoecker41783 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video. Thank you.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼
@careyprins6067 Жыл бұрын
That was really helpful! Thanks!
@kati24263 жыл бұрын
Trillions FTP videos out there... but I learned something new - thank you, Tristan! Brilliant content.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome Kati. Stoked! thanks so much 🙏🏼
@BobMcAllan3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, lots of insight into real world ftp testing, albeit with jaw dropping numbers. Is FTP used as a guide for team stages?
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob. Yeah a lot of guys race to power for the hilly races. Knowing they can hold a certain amount of power for a certain amount of time helps with pacing and nutrition strategy.
@rusty95013 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks legend!
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! 🤜🏼🤛🏼
@bendewaal41072 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Super informative, very useful, keep up the great work and thank you!
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben!
@XavierHipolito3 жыл бұрын
All I really want is that nice blue color Jersey!!!!!
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Attaquer have them available through their website if you’re keen! There’s a link in the description 👌🏼
@torstenschoebel3 жыл бұрын
Really nice video. Thank you.
@whitworths3 жыл бұрын
Just found you recently. Great videos. Thank you. Yes, I "liked" and "subscribed". Off subject....I was admiring your desk setup. Could you share what Mac you are using? Monitor? (LG something). What are your glasses sitting on? Other tips or pieces you really like? Cheers. Ok, need to find a good FTP climb!
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, glad you’re on board! I’ve got the LG 32” Ultrafine monitor (32UN880-B is the model) linked up to my M1 MacBook Pro with a usb-c cable. My glasses are sitting on the closed MacBook. On the back of the monitor I’ve mounted two Philips Hue play bar lights and have a Philips hue bulb in the standing lamp so I can control all the colours and brightness of the lights independently. On top of the monitor I’ve got the BenQ screenbar monitor light which is great and on the desk is an IKEA desk pad which was €3. Hope that helps and good luck with that FTP test!
@scugno3 жыл бұрын
Another good Video mate.
@davidgilfillan19342 жыл бұрын
FTP - Really helpful thanks.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! Glad you got something out of it 🙏🏼
@maniastrat3 жыл бұрын
"FTP" & Thanks Tristan! Interesting although likely beyond me as I have no PW meter :) But Also thanks for that VAM info I had never looked at it & now I know it is there it is interesting as I use only HR so now I have another metric...Thanks!
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
No worries Mike! Good to hear you got something out of it. If you put VAM on your device screen you can almost use it like you'd use average power. Sometimes I climb to VAM to give myself a break from looking at watts and find it quite enjoyable.
@maniastrat3 жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo Thanks again that is very interesting too. Unfortunately my Bryton doesn't have that function :( But I see it on Strava when I upload..I may have to switch to Garmin or Wahoo . Thanks!
@LorenzoDurantini Жыл бұрын
Cool to hear the pacing strategy but I’ve always been told conflicting protocols from coaches like either do an all out 5 min effort - recover then 20 min, a series of 1 min all out - recover or do 30 min effort and subtract the first 10 min. All multiplied .95 like you said. Apparently it’s something about clearing out your lactate pathways. Also morning tests for me are always down 10% vs afternoons.
@kevingrenaaemeyer28053 жыл бұрын
Could be intresting so see a another video of how to improve your FTP, also with some pros. Very good video and nice to see some prooos :)
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
For sure - I will be making a training series once I start getting back into it around November/December so you’ll see more on my improvement in time. 👌🏼
@bradbarbour233 жыл бұрын
Your watts/kg is right up there dude!
@paulcann19622 жыл бұрын
Just watched this and my understanding of Strava is so much better so thanks for that. I do have one question regarding FTP testing and that is that a lot of riders use one of the indoor platforms to test, is this less accurate that an outdoors test? It is difficult to find a suitable hill long enough in the UK.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul. This is a tough one. I find I can’t push quite the same numbers on the trainer as I can outdoors as the continual resistance of the trainer induces quite a bit of fatigue that doesn’t feel accurate to real life (unless riding up a 20% climb). But a lot of people do their FTP tests on the trainer as they can’t find the right terrain to do a test outdoors. It’s worth giving one a shot on the trainer and seeing how you go if you have no other option.
@skidooboondocker2 жыл бұрын
Ben is awesome!
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
He’s a good dude, that’s for sure.
@carlofino46663 жыл бұрын
great video! liked!
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate 🙏🏼 Hope you’re well!
@leewood48253 жыл бұрын
Another great Video. What was the wpk for Nico’s best and Brodie’s ? Amazing to see these crazy numbers.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Around 6.3 for Nico and 5.8 for Brodie’s. 💪🏼
@matthewsutter80433 жыл бұрын
As someone who has interest in starting my own cycling KZbin Channel I would love to see a video of you breaking down why you started, how you make your videos, how did you market it to sponsors all that! I would love to learn more from you!
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Once I grow a little further I may make a video along these lines. For the moment I’m still learning myself!
@matthewsutter80433 жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo love it! Keep up the great content! If you ever come ride in the US, would love to ride
@nicholaschong10423 жыл бұрын
Great video! Btw whats your height?
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I’m 172cm.
@connordirks54723 жыл бұрын
Loved the video now I want to try one again.. One question though seated or standing? Does it matter?
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Seated will be smoother but some people find they put out more power standing, especially on steep climbs. Standing isn’t sustainable for long periods though, so the number you end up with may not be as accurate as a guide to FTP as going for a steady seated effort. I do my tests probably 95% seated. Hope that helps! 🙏🏼
@connordirks54723 жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo makes sense thanx for the reply👍
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
No worries dude 🤘🏼
@camilogarcia65963 жыл бұрын
FTP! Great video mate! Super interesting to hear from these amazing riders. 457w for Nico that’s unearthly 🤯 Technical question, how do you record sound when on the bike? Are you using a mic or is it just from the iphone? And do you do anything to enhance the audio? Cheers! 👏🏻✌🏻
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Hey Camilo! Glad you liked the video. I just use the regular iPhone microphone. I do slightly cup my hand around the base of the phone when I’m filming myself to stop the wind noise but other than that nothing else. 👌🏼
@simonknowles42672 жыл бұрын
Awesome video cobba. As a new subscriber am just working my way through them all.was wondering are you an ex pro an your last name
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Not an ex-pro, just an avid amateur living in a very good place for it.
@alanhughes16623 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@markbentley43433 жыл бұрын
Great explainer, but what happened to the all-out 5min effort before the test?
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to keep the video simple as it’s designed for people’s first attempt at an FTP test - telling people to do an all out 5 minute effort before their first FTP test could end in tears…
@Cyclingallthetime3 жыл бұрын
Really interesting and informative if a little depressing when I look at my ftp!😭
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Ah man glad you liked it! Only one way to improve..🤘🏼
@mattrobinson7163 жыл бұрын
FTP.Did the Zwift Ramp test to get mine.Now the 12 week improvement programme then test again.Have you done the test on a trainer as well? Similar numbers? Excellent vid btw.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t done a specific FTP test on Zwift but I have done a number of all out efforts on the trainer (up Alp d’Zwift etc) and found I can rarely get close to what I can achieve on the road..there’s always at least a 10-15% difference.
@mattrobinson7163 жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo All good info.Gonna have to hire a bike with Power so I can do a test on the hill you did.Sure that a UK winter with regular ADZ will help😂 Keep well.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
@@mattrobinson716 Let me know how you go! 🙏🏼
@samdeluca13343 жыл бұрын
Does it make more sense for each individual to do the test on terrain that they ride on most often? For example I don't have any long climbs where I live , but have alot of short punchy climbs and rolling roads, so that's the kind of riding I do the most. Thanks
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Not for the FTP test - it needs to be nice and steady so you can get an accurate measure of what you could hold for one hour. However once you’ve found your FTP you can begin to base your training for the specific terrain you ride around that number. IE: repeated 5 minute efforts can be done at 115% of FTP.
@samdeluca13343 жыл бұрын
Fair! That makes sense. Thanks for the reply 🤙
@kimwrinkle1002 жыл бұрын
Would you consider the one-crank power meters to be accurate enough as a purchase? Much more affordable, obviously. I have all DuraAce 9200. Thank you, Tristan (and any other person knowledgeable on power meters).
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
I do think they are accurate, however I wouldn’t recommend a Stages like mine. It works reasonably a lot of the time, but some of the time it also doesn’t. It’s inaccurate, runs out of battery strangely at times, and just has issues that get frustrating. For affordability I would recommend a set of Assioma power pedals. They now make them Shimano compatible so you don’t have to change your cleats if you run Shimano, and I’ve only heard good things.
@KD_cycling2 жыл бұрын
I spend quite a bit of time on Zwift and my previous FTP tests have been done on Zwift. I always find it hard to produce power indoors compared to on the road (could be the draggy feeling of the trainer, the temperature or the lack of feeling of speed). Starting to think I should do one on the road to see if there's a pronounced difference.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
If you’ve got access to a gradual and consistent climb that goes for 20 minutes or more, give it a shot so you’ve at least done both and know the differences. Personally I find the trainer just isn’t realistic.
@KD_cycling2 жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo Greenhill road it is!
@therealsugarking3 жыл бұрын
Very nice thx
@robintalbot25822 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video. I'm doing a mix of outdoor vs. indoor training, and always assumed it is better to do the test on zwift where the environment is more controlled. What is your view on outdoor vs. indoor testing? Which should you use to set your training zones?
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
I test myself outdoors 100% of the time, and when I’ve done indoor testing I’ve found I can’t replicate the same numbers because I just don’t have the raw muscular force in my legs to push a decent wattage and maintain a consistent cadence. I also ride outdoors 100% of the time so I set my zones based on what I experience while outdoors. In your case, try both and find a happy medium..the difference may not be huge and therefore setting zones shouldn’t be overthought.
@robintalbot25822 жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo thanks so much for the reply, really appreciated!
@swites2 жыл бұрын
Can be hard. Usually I do them on a local Cat 2 about 10k's away. Although 1st 5mins its 10% ,next 5mins around 4%, and last 10mins around 8% so not ideal. But still shows me my progression or regression! Just have to be careful not to blow on that 1st steep section.
@mamihaylov3 жыл бұрын
FTP 😃 Great job - on the bike and with the camera! Keep it on!
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@chrishansen24093 жыл бұрын
Would you say indoor ftp tests are more accurate because it doesn’t have any external factors affecting your output. Or would you say outside tests are more accurate because you are riding and racing outside.
@cyc000003 жыл бұрын
Most people fid they push slightly lower wattage on a trainer.
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Indoor tests are good to give you a gauge for indoor riding, likewise with outdoor tests and riding, but in the past I’ve found the two rarely cross over. My highest 20 minutes of all time outdoors was 365w and my highest indoors was no more than about 320w. Some guys find they can push good numbers on the trainer but I really struggle without being able to throw my bike around and use gravity to my advantage.
@troycollett85403 жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo I use zwift but I designed my own 20 min test without the crazy warmup the zwift FTP test get you to do
@E4zyp34zyl3m0nsq33ZY3 жыл бұрын
That was cool. thanks. where does the 0.95 ratio come from ?
@gregnichols93633 жыл бұрын
what is the insight about staying seated, standing, or hybrid during the FTP. I know my numbers are much higher standing
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Standing will net you higher numbers but isn’t quite as accurate because you wouldn’t be able to do that for an entire hour. I usually go 95% seated and 5% standing for example, but the biggest aim should be to keep the entire 20 minutes nice and smooth, which seated usually is.
@Joao_tb2 жыл бұрын
FTP! Cheers man, great content!
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man 🙏🏼
@Tim96662 жыл бұрын
Holy shit that is so much power for 61kg 😵
@br5145-v3m2 жыл бұрын
My first FTP test after taking two years off of the bike consisted of me pushing 480-500 watts for the first minute and a half then subsequently dying 1000 deaths. Needless to say, I did much better on the second attempt.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear mate!
@roejogan17593 жыл бұрын
nice roads
@djseitz425 Жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for someone that doesn’t have a 6-8% climb that they can be on for 20 minutes?
@tristantakevideo Жыл бұрын
A home trainer would be my best recommendation if you can’t get to a climb. Lots of people use the trainer to set benchmarks for themselves but I’ve never found it translates to real world riding for me personally.
@djseitz425 Жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo yeah I’ve never done an outdoor test. I’ve only done them on the trainer but I would love to try one outside…seems a bit more enjoyable
@seahorserider33 Жыл бұрын
The original FTP test should include a 5 min all-out-effort pre-FTP test, yet it's never mentioned in FTP videos. Did you do one? Does anybody do it? Love the content btw and please don't take the question the wrong way.
@tristantakevideo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I didn’t do one for this test, and it’s never come up as an ‘absolute must’ for me by any coach, but some people have commented suggesting it.
@gregflowers833 жыл бұрын
According to hunter Allen who invented the ftp test you should do a 5min all out effort before you do you 20mins ftp test
@arnaudvdp54583 жыл бұрын
FTP! Nice video 👌
@zwtvchannel3 жыл бұрын
Why do you not do a 5min blow out with 10min recovery into a 20min all out? A 5m anaerobic blowout minimises the anaerobic impact on your threshold value and provides a more accurate value of your threshold..
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
Multiple reasons. The main one being that this video is designed for people who are relatively new to training to power and who might find the idea of going all out for 5 minutes before then trying to go all out for 20 minutes a little daunting. Equally there are other forms of FTP test out there but at some point I had to make a decision to stick with one simple and manageable concept to discuss, rather than trying to cover every possible option for training.
@lutherlai22 жыл бұрын
FTP, Hey Tristan am interested in more insights from yourself and other pro cyclist on how to train one's aerobic and anaerobic system to get stronger (endurance & speed) on the bike :)
@pearse46813 жыл бұрын
is there a way to get a ftp without powermeter
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
You can do a rough calculation of your power output based on weight, gradient and speed if you’re on a climb, but without a power meter it won’t be ideal. That’s where VAM is a good measure as you can put it on your head unit and aim for a certain number as you climb - then try beat it next time.
@pearse46813 жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo and how do i measure vam
@tristantakevideo3 жыл бұрын
I explain VAM in the last part of the video, however basically if you have a Wahoo or Garmin head unit, it can calculate VAM and display it on the screen for you. If you don’t have a Garmin or Wahoo, use your phone to record your ride and look at the segments afterwards on Strava and it will show your VAM.
@charlespackwood92193 жыл бұрын
I’ve been Training with power for 2.5 years. My best advice is always do an ftp test on the flat. Doing on the climb is no good. Reason why gravity helps you produce power. I learned that the hard way doing too many vo2 intervals on short climbs. Had to take two months of doing these hard intervals on flats to even it out
@rquinones273 жыл бұрын
FTP! 👌🏼🙌🏼
@Goriaas2 жыл бұрын
Ganna, van Aert, van der Poel really have around 480-500ftp?(that's according to my quick research) That is insane, if not too insane to be legit... Pogacar also. On peyresourde did similar watts like Pantani and Armstrong in their primes on alpe d'huez. I don't want to cry wolf just saying....
@broersporco3 жыл бұрын
the 2 man are telling there ftp but Brodie Chapman is keeping it secret ? :( nice tips and info .