What FTP Do pros have?
Men’s pro peloton
| Rider | FTP (w) | W/KG |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Wiggins | 440 | 5.30 |
| Tom Dumoulin | 431 | 6.25 |
| Ben Swift | 430 | 6.14 |
| Tejay van Garderen | 425 | 5.90 |
What is a reasonable FTP?
The article claims that a typical fit cyclist might be able to crank out 250 to 300 watts as an average for a 20 minute FTP (functional threshold point) test, while the pros usually average 400 watts.
What is Froome FTP?
This is an extremely important figure, as no matter what your VO2max is, your threshold (or FTP) will determine how much power you can deliver in a race scenario. Froome’s figure was 419 watts.
Who has the highest FTP?
The highest FTP in the world of cycling is recorded in the history by the British cyclist Bradley Wiggins. He was estimated to have produced an average of 440 watts in 2015 when he pedalled about 34 miles, setting the men’s record.
What is a good FTP for a cyclist?
It’s highly individual and a reflection of your current aerobic fitness and body type. FTP is not a value statement of you as a cyclist. Of course, male pro cyclists will have astonishing FTPs—often above 400w. But cycling performance is more than a high FTP.
How is FTP measured on a bike trainer?
In theory this is the max power that you can sustain for an hour’s riding. Once you know this number, it’s then used to set your training zones and help you gauge your riding efforts. FTP can only be measured using a power meter (or a turbo trainer that reports power), it’s not something that you can use a heart rate monitor for.
How to calculate FTP based on 20 minute power?
Note: 20-minute power is a good proxy for FTP. Just reduce it by 5% to estimate your FTP – so a 300W average power would work out to a 300 x .95 = 285W FTP. How does your FTP rank? Mouse over the two 20-minute bars to see a percentile ranking against a sampling of “serious cyclists”. (More on those numbers here.
What does FTP stand for in power training?
The crux of power-based training is a benchmark called FTP, which stands for Functional Threshold Power. This is an estimated measure of your highest sustainable power, measured in watts, that can be held for one hour. FTP is an important metric because it’s used to scale every workout to your specific needs.