What is a good FTP for a cyclist?

The article claims that a typical fit cyclist might be able to crank out 250 to 300 watts as an average for a 20 minute FTP (functional threshold point) test, while the pros usually average 400 watts.

What is a normal FTP cycling?

Average recreational cyclists would be about 2.5-3.0 Watts/Kg for FTP. People who race regularly may be 3.0-3.75. You get above 3.75-4.25 and those are local elite racers. And your elite pro cyclists will be averaging over 300W at 60Kg (5W/Kg) and up.

What is a good FTP for a man?

How ‘good’ is your FTP?

Is 200 watt FTP good?

A 200 Watt FTP is bottom 10% of cyclist!?! It’s the stated FTP of cyclists who use that application. They’re more likely to be better cyclists than ‘all cyclists’ because they’re keen enough to do some good structured training. se they’re keen enough to do some good structured training.

Is 200 watts good cycling?

Most pro cyclists produce about 200 to 300 watts on average during a four-hour tour stage. The recreational rider, on the other hand, might be only able to sustain this wattage during a 45-minute or hour-long spin class. “That’s what’s great about wattage.

What is a good peloton FTP?

There’s also a spike at 250W because it’s a nice round number that’s very close to the average FTP. 49% of people have an FTP below 260W. 44.3% of people have an FTP of 270W or more. 6.7% of people have an FTP between 260W and 270W.

What is a good watts per kilo for cycling?

Table: Power-to-weight ratio/watts per kilogram for a range of rider weights and power outputs

Is Zwift harder than outdoor?

Riding on Zwift can feel more difficult for 3 reasons mainly: the human body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, your motivation dwindles due to not having the wind in your hair and the road moving underneath you, and overcoming the resistance of a trainer is very different compared to overcoming the resistance

What is a good power to weight ratio for cycling?

A power to weight ratio of 5-6 would put you in the range of a Category 1 elite professional (according to Andy Coggan’s power profiling chart). So what this means for any cyclist is that the greater your strength compared to your weight, the faster you are going to be on the bike.

What is Lance Armstrong’s FTP?

wiggins did 440 for one hour. 495 for 30-40min gives lance an ftp 1 hour ability of 470.

What is a pro cyclist FTP?

FTP is the acronym for Functional Threshold Power. In theory this is the max power that you can sustain for an hour’s riding. Once you know this number, it’s then used to set your training zones and help you gauge your riding efforts.

What is a good increase in FTP?

A ramp rate of 3-7 points per week is typically ideal. Sustain much less and an athlete often doesn’t have the training stimulus to improve. Sustain a higher ramp rate for a long period, and the athlete risks excessive fatigue and overtraining syndrome.

What is a good FTP for a triathlete?

An FTP of 340 to 360 watts is typical for the top male riders. It is important to note that FTP in relation to the athlete’s weight is the best way to compare any two riders. For instance, if two athletes have an FTP of 340 but one weighs 70 kg.

How many watts is 25 mph?

Cycling Power

What is a good FTP for a 60 year old?

It is a guideline. 95% of 20 minute max power seems to be a good estimate of FTP. I ride with guys in their 60’s who are still improving. Of course, if you’ve been racing bikes for 40 years and training hard and smart, it does go down as you age all other things being equal.