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 Quick FTP question: the 2' interval - is that supposed to be done at an easy spin? Does it have any impact on you FTP?

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  • tuckermtuckerm
    Yes it has an impact on your FTP. It should be minor though. Use the 2' to regroup and get ready for the second 20'. Good luck.
  • John WithrowJohn Withrow
    I agree with Tucker. The 2 minutes does get counted in the calculation of your FTP and it is meant to bring the average down a bit as you are trying to estimate 1 hour power with 'only' a 42 min test. I spin super easy for about the first 30 seconds just to clear my head and legs, then I spin back up to around 60% then in the last 15 seconds or so, work my way up to about 80%, then start pedaling like crazy again at about 1:58. This does NOT really effect the total for the test because the times are so short but helps me be mentally reset and get 'excited' to tackle the next 20 mins of hell...
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