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Asterix, the former Gaul.:
Not just file transfer protocol it seems but also:


--- Quote ---FTP stands for Functional Threshold Power, which is commonly defined as the highest average power you can sustain for an hour, measured in watts.
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I never thought about it until lockdown made me buy a turbo trainer.

I discovered it when Zwift told me mine had been raised, not sure what to as they didn't say. I guess about 230watts. My neighbour says that sounds too high as his is 180 Watts.

Do you know your FTP?

Ham:
Mine varies with fitness. Currently 200 (or, maybe less :( ), at my most fit (over recent years since I've been able to measure) 290 ish

mrcharly-YHT:
I (could, before lockdown) sustain a bit over 140W with my arms. This is using a hand crank trainer in the work gym.

Should be much higher using legs on a bike. Over 200W sounds about right for a fit cyclist who is actively training.

Academic testing suggests that arm power is about 2/3 leg. So the estimate from my 140W for arms would be 210W for legs.

Chris S:
Me: 192W
Fboab: Much more than me.

LMT:
I do

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