The Grade vs FTP TEST: Which is BETTER for testing your Fitness? [Cat B Rider Review]

[@ericbarfell]

Just did this route this morning. I am pretty good at anaerobic sprints, so I've felt the ramp test was a little skewed. on the flip side, I can't pace a 20min test for beans. Regardless, I have a lot of building to do and fitness to gain.

[@ViveLeVeloNL]

Thanks for your comment. How was your grade? For me it came pretty close to my actual FTP.

[@willjones9583]

Exact same for me. I am all sprinter so the ramp test was easier. This on the other hand was a challange!

[@crossrich]

Thanks, i think I'll try the grade now in January for my ftp test now that i know how it works. Cheers.

[@ViveLeVeloNL]

@@crossrich good luck on that! Or try it asap and improve in January 😉

[@crossrich]

@@ViveLeVeloNL might be an idea

[@comeespan]

your goal is 300w ftp or 300 for 20min which should be around 280w? in both cases it's achievable in a year just racing zwift if your not a really light guy

[@ViveLeVeloNL]

@@comeespan for this year 300 watt for 20 minutes. I did nog made it in January, ~290. With work-life balance I don't think I can reach 315-320 this year. I'm 71KG. For some reason my FTP remains the same, but have better fitness after longer rides. Hour/2/3 hour power compared to last year.