Originally Posted by
sdmc530
FTP test seems pointless to a non racer. I was thinking about doing it as well but figured what would it really do for me in the end besides give me a number that isn’t probably accurate without an actual power meter? Or am I way off on this. I am probably more afraid to actually know how bad the number is. Lol
My trainer (Kickr) does have a power meter, so it isn't hard to see what I am putting out. A lot of trainers do seem to have a power meter, in fact. If you were using Z-power, then it would seem especially pointless.
Strava will make a guesstimate of the ftp for me under Training->Power Curve, and the number it comes up with seems kind of reasonable.