Comparing Cycling Field Tests & Using The Best Test For You (#238)

OVERVIEWDifferent cycling field tests have their pros and cons. Some are better for beginners vs. athletes with greater pacing skills. Others are more convenient and easy to fit into a training plan. And still others are more detailed and take multiple days to complete, but provide more nuanced information. Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the most relevant, high-quality field tests so you can use the best test for you. Includes consideration for the 20-minute, Ramp Test, 8-minute, critical power, and power profiling tests.TOPICS COVEREDWhat is a field test?The 20-Minute FTP testThe Ramp TestThe 2 x 8-Minute Test from CTSCritical Power TestingPower Profile Testing with WKO5When you should update your training intensity rangesThe Best Test for YouASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTLINKS/RESOURCESCTS Cycling Field TestCTS Field Test: Why Two 8-Minute Efforts Instead Of One 20-Minute Effort? - CTS Andy Coggan Protocol - Power Profiling: Creating Your Power ProfileComparing Many Field Testing Methods:Cycling Training Zones: A Detailed Guide — High North Performance WKO5 Resources: https://www.wko5.com/power-duration-science-explainedArticle: https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/i-tried-every-ftp-test-to-find-out-which-is-the-most-accurateTraining Peaks Power Terminology: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/power-terminology-for-cycling/Essential Guide to Cycling Training with a Power Meter - CTSHOSTAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete