Create an FTP Test Garmin 1050

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1 month ago

I picked up my first set of power meters and got myself ready for my first FTP Test. I surfed the user manual to figure out how to perform the FTP test. I searched google and found the same protocols to performing the test, but I could not find it anywhere in the device.  It wasn't until I dug deeper in these forums that I found out Garmin did away with the FTP Test and has set it to automatically set based on an individual's riding habits.  

Slightly disappointed in this as I was looking forward to the pain of my first attempt at the FTP test.

Here's my question, since I can create Cycling workouts in the Garmin Connect app, can I create an FTP Test, so the Garmin software can auto set my FTP? Or will this be a fruitless effort?

  • 0 11 days ago

    Create a workout in Garmin Connect with the following:

    Title: FTP Test 30 Minutes

    Step 1 Warm up, Duration 5:00, Intensity Target 80-90 rpm

    Step 2 Bike, Duration 1:00, Intensity Target 95-105 rpm

    Step 3 Recover, Duration 1:00, Intensity Target 80-90 rpm

    Repeat Steps 2-3 2 times

    Step 4 Bike, Duration 1:00, Intensity Target 95-105 rpm

    Step 5 Recover, Duration 1:00, Intensity Target 85-95 rpm

    Repeat Steps 4-5 3 times

    Step 6 Bike, Duration 5:00, Intensity Target 80-90 rpm (Note: Test Phase)

    Step 7 Cool down, Duration 10:00, Intensity Target 70-80 rpm