That’s why I hate it when my FTP goes up
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I would concur, but like you say it’s not too bad to test the waters after the FTP hike. I would expect to see more focused sessions going forward though (my 2p)
@Jgav what sort of increase have you seen at FTP and VO2 ranges? I tend to just adjust sessions on a regular basis either on time or intensity so I never really have a big jump in target numbers, it just gradually builds week on week
I’m back cycling regularly now. Tested a little while ago (mostly untrained) at 220W then Zwift gave me a few bumps up past 260W during races and I did a ramp test last week which put me at 287W. Hence large jumps mostly because of coming from a low base but that the workouts feel a lot harder now!
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It’s as iower said - I wanted to do a sweet spot session to test out the new levels but didn’t want the Zwift SST classics which is over under for 55 mins, wasn’t sure I could cope with that. The one was a mix of intensities with a decent 24 min chunk at sweet spot.
Going forward, I’m planning mostly longer SST sessions but I haven’t given much thought to dedicated Vo2 intervals and whether I’ll build them in specially or just enter Zwift races and beast myself that way.
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Duh, came legging it over to this thread as I’ve lost weight only to remover I lost a few watts a few months ago.
I am 3.10 w/kg precisely 
If you follow Joe Skipper on Strava, go check out his recent 10TT down in NZ.
The power 
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Love how transparent Skipper is.
Quite a few of his Insta stories he shows his Elemnt and his numbers.
Lol. He still follows @JibberJim
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I suspect he won’t be needing to use this thread and will be well into the 5W/kg.
Yes, he’s pretty honest and open which is a refreshing change in this day of media trained tw@ts.
Jeff
I like @gingerbongo 's comment. I would have just looked at the raw power without seeing the massive offset in speed between the out section, and the back! Also, great spot by you @Poet on the elevation gain. That’s mental! How can anything be so flat?!
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So how many different ways are people measuring ‘FTP’?
-CP20
-Ramp
-Garmin measured
-what else?
I haven’t done a CP20 in ages, so my FTP is Garmin measured from Zwift races, so likely a little lower than the ‘true’ figure.
Have you seen the graph of the elevation?
It’s in like 50cm steps!
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I live on the edge of the fens of North Cambs and Norfolk… If I head east from where I am, I can easily do a 50 mile ride with well under 50’ of elevation gain or loss.
It can be brutal in a strong headwind… (although I confess, I usually head west into Rutland and Leicestershire seeking a bit more in the way of lumpiness)
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Must. Resist. 
I’m pointing all 6 fingers at you as we speak…
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I have seen toes joined as far as the second joint/knuckle! (someone from Newport)
CP20, I also do a CP5 10mins before it.
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What does C3PO think about that?
The R2D2 protocol usually gives the best indicator.
Don’t contribute @Jorgan, just leave him carry on this nonsense Solo.
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Dude, I just want to Kenobi what protocol people are using!