Progressive 20 W steps
Power rises every minute until the prescribed target can no longer be maintained safely.
FTP estimate75% of the highest rolling 60-second average power.FTP testing
Find the benchmark behind your training.
Functional Threshold Power anchors personalised power zones and workout targets. Inside Edge Ride provides three established testing approaches, clear pacing guidance and an explanation of how each result is calculated.
Choose the right test
Three routes to an FTP estimate.
No single protocol suits every rider. Choose a progressive maximal test or a sustained rider-paced effort, then use the same protocol consistently when monitoring change.
One sustained effort
After a structured preparation, ride one evenly paced maximal 20-minute effort.
FTP estimate95% of the 20-minute average power.Two shorter efforts
Complete two hard, well-paced eight-minute efforts separated by recovery.
FTP estimate90% of the combined average power from both efforts.
Understand the result
The formula is visible—not hidden behind a score.
The FTP estimator lets riders explore completed average power and see the result in watts and W/kg. Supporting guidance distinguishes sustained protocols from the ramp calculation and provides worked examples.
Example: 20-minute test267 W × 95% = 254 W FTPThe app also compares the estimate with the rider’s saved FTP.
Testing with purpose
An estimate becomes useful when it improves the next decision.
After testing, update FTP to refresh zone ranges, W/kg context and every percentage-based workout target. Repeat testing under comparable conditions to monitor meaningful change rather than reacting to a single exceptional ride.
- Follow the safety and pacing guidance
- Use a consistent test setup
- Choose the protocol that suits the rider
- Remember that every FTP result remains an estimate
Put FTP to work
Use the new benchmark in a structured workout.
Every percentage in a structured workout becomes a personalised wattage target based on the FTP snapshot taken at the start of the ride.