What Is FTP & How Do You Work Yours Out?

We’ve got the glasses out - it’s time for GCN to do Science. Functional Threshold Power or FTP is a key stat when it comes to measuring your performance. In this video, Conor and Manon will (hopefully) demystify FTP and walk you through how to figure yours out at home on a turbo with the help of Zwift.
____________________
🚴 With the 2022 road season promising to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, subscribe to GCN+ for live racing all year round, exclusive shows & cycling adventure films: https://gcn.eu/plus
Download the GCN App 📲 for FREE & be part of the world's largest cycling community: https://gcn.eu/app
Join thousands of other cycling fans in receiving our free weekly ✉️ newsletter roundup, including news, competitions and discounts: https://gcn.eu/3K7

Visit the GCN Shop - Shop Now: https://gcn.eu/YearEndSale
Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN
Register your interest in the GCN Club: https://www.gcnclub.com/
#Cycling #GCN #RoadBike

Hopefully this video has been helpful! Let us know in the comments below how your FTP test went 💬

If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍

Watch more on GCN...
📹 https://gcn.eu/ZAFinals2021

Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound:
ES_(Stay) True (Instrumental Version) - Lars Eriksson.wav
ES_Catching the Breeze - Chris Shards.wav
ES_Coming Closer (Instrumental Version) - Sven Lindvall.wav
ES_Got Caught in Amsterdam - Arc De Soleil.wav
ES_Hygge - Phello.wav
ES_I Used to Be Free (Ooyy Remix) (Instrumental Version) - Ooyy.wav
ES_Moment - Jones Meadow.wav
ES_Powerlines - Jones Meadow.wav
ES_Purple Flowers (Instrumental Version) - Filthy The Kid.wav
ES_Revenant - Heyson.wav
ES_Snapshots - Ealot.wav
ES_Some Logic - Shiruky.wav
ES_Tell Me What You Want (Cospe Remix) - R.A.D..wav
ES_Tell Me What You Want (Cospe Remix) (Instrumental Version) - R.A.D..wav
ES_Track Day - Ambre Jaune.wav
ES_Veer - Ran the Man.wav
ES_Voyager X - Ben Elson.wav
ES_We Will Never Die (Instrumental Version) - Par Hagstrom.wav

Photos: © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/

The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest and fastest-growing online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling.

Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more.

Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring you the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.

Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside #cycling

Thanks to our sponsors:

Castelli Clothing: https://gcn.eu/Castelli
Giro Helmets: https://gcn.eu/Giro
Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello
Zipp Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Zipp
Enervit Nutrition: https://gcn.eu/Enervit
Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak
Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon
Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli
Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea
Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision
Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness
Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool
Elite Bottles: https://gcn.eu/EliteBottles
Whoop Fitness: https://gcn.eu/Whoop
Komoot: https://gcn.eu/komoot
Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia
Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift
Shimano Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Shimano
Shadow Stand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand
DMT Shoes: https://gcn.eu/DMT
Muc-Off: https://gcn.eu/MucOff

Facebook: http://gcn.eu/gcnFb
Instagram: http://gcn.eu/GCNInsta
Twitter: http://gcn.eu/gcnTW
YouTube Channel: http://gcn.eu/gcnYT
The GCN Club: http://gcn.eu/club

GCN Japan: https://gcn.eu/subscribe-gcn-japan
GCN Italia: https://gcn.eu/GCN-Italia
GCN en Español: http://gcn.eu/Suscribirse
GCN auf Deutsch: https://gcn.eu/auf-deutsch
GCN en Français: https://gcn.eu/GCNENFRANCAIS
GCN Tech: http://gcntech.co/subscribe
GCN Training: https://gcn.eu/gcntraining
GCN Racing: https://gcn.eu/gcn-racing
GMBN: http://gmbn.eu/subscribe
GMBN Tech: http://gmbn.tech/subscribe
EMBN: http://embn.me/subscribe

Leave us a comment below!