What's the Best Cycling Field Test?

Talk with a CTS Coach and learn what working with a professional coach can do for you! No-Cost, No-Obligation Consultations Available at https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ // Episode Overview: Different cycling field tests have their pros and cons. Some are better for beginners vs. athletes with greater pacing skills. Others are more convenient and easy to fit into a training plan. And still others are more detailed and take multiple days to complete, but provide more nuanced information. Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the most relevant, high-quality field tests so you can use the best test for you. // Topics Covered In This Episode: 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - What is a field test? 02:28 - The 20-Minute FTP test 07:21 - The Ramp Test 10:38 - The 2 x 8-Minute Test from CTS 14:06 - Critical Power Testing 15:14 - Power Profile Testing with WKO5 21:07 - When you should update your training intensity ranges 26:15 - The Best Test for You // LINKS and RESOURCES CTS Guide to Field Testing: - CTS Cycling Field Test: https://trainright.com/cycling-field-test/ - CTS Field Test: Why Two 8-Minute Efforts Instead Of One 20-Minute Effort: https://trainright.com/cts-field-test-why-eight-minutes-not-20/ Andy Coggan Protocol: Power Profiling: Creating Your Power Profile - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/power-profiling/ Comparing Many Field Testing Methods: - Cycling Training Zones: A Detailed Guide — High North Performance : https://www.highnorth.co.uk/articles/cycling-training-zones - WKO5 Resources: https://www.wko5.com/power-duration-science-explained - Article: https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/i-tried-every-ftp-test-to-find-out-which-is-the-most-accurate - Training Peaks Power Terminology: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/power-terminology-for-cycling/ - Essential Guide to Cycling Training with a Power Meter - CTS: https://trainright.com/essential-guide-to-cycling-training-with-a-power-meter/ // HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-time-crunched-cyclist-podcast-by-cts/id1494799053?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15dWnenPQEgz81NfQjm4Nt Google: https://bit.ly/3sZ07B8 // GET FREE TRAINING CONTENT Join our weekly newsletter: https://trainright.com/newsletter/ // TRAINRIGHT MEMBERSHIP FREE 14-DAY TRIAL Get access to training plans, an app to track your progress, and a private forum where you can get advice from professional coaches: https://trainright.com/membership/ Use Code: TRAINRIGHT // CONNECT WITH CTS Website: https://trainright.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cts_trainright Twitter: https://twitter.com/trainright Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTSAthlete