Trainer Road, Kickr, and FTP Test

jfields74

I'm using TR and my kickr for my OS bike workouts.  When I've previously done a FTP test, I've used the TR version of the test.  The reason I've done this is due to the fact the TR version automatically switches me to resistance mode during the 5 min Vo2 and 20 min FTP test. My question, does the EN FTP test workout do the same thing?  It doesn't seem to do that but I could be wrong.  I moved the cursor to just before the test portion and the kickr stayed in ERG mode.  The main difference in the test is the rest interval between the 5 min Vo2 and the 20 min FTP.  The TR version is 5 min and the EN version is 10 min.  I just moved the cursor back to the beginning of the rest interval to repeat to get 10 min.  Does anyone know the answer to my question?

Al Truscott

I prefer the TR version for the reason you state. I use thw Workout Creator to add 5 minutes to that in-between interval.

surfnjmatt

I also use the trainer road ftp test. Since I do all my indoor riding using TR i want it to be accurate to TR

Brad Marcus

I've not had any problem using the EN version of the test on TR and I also have a Kickr

Tom Glynn

I've done both. They are estimates, so use what works best for you. Consistency trumps everything, so once you settle on the best FT for yourself, stick to it.