Zwift FTP Test Mileage
efc_barm
Posts: 20
Hey,
I started cycling earlier this year and so far I'm enjoying it. I've just got myself a turbo trainer to get me through the winter. All good, I've got it setup and today I did an FTP test within Zwift. I plan on choosing one of the workouts like the 12 week FTP builder.
However, one question I have is around the reported miles from the activity. It was a 45 mins workout, warm up, some build up and then the 20 mins FTP test followed by a cool down. My question is around the mileage reported. It was only 6 miles. I know my FTP isn't the greatest at 185 but 6 miles doesn't seem far. It certainly felt like hard work compared to the road! Wondering if the miles isn't accurate because it's a test or if it points to my setup not being right?
Trainer: TACX Vortex
Using a laptop with ant+ and Zwift. Also using a wahoo cadence, speed and hr sensor. I've got the trainer selected as a controllable trainer and I've calibrated the trainer with the Tacx app. I've also got the tyre inflated to 110.
Bike: Cube Attain GTC Pro
Cheers,
Barm.
I started cycling earlier this year and so far I'm enjoying it. I've just got myself a turbo trainer to get me through the winter. All good, I've got it setup and today I did an FTP test within Zwift. I plan on choosing one of the workouts like the 12 week FTP builder.
However, one question I have is around the reported miles from the activity. It was a 45 mins workout, warm up, some build up and then the 20 mins FTP test followed by a cool down. My question is around the mileage reported. It was only 6 miles. I know my FTP isn't the greatest at 185 but 6 miles doesn't seem far. It certainly felt like hard work compared to the road! Wondering if the miles isn't accurate because it's a test or if it points to my setup not being right?
Trainer: TACX Vortex
Using a laptop with ant+ and Zwift. Also using a wahoo cadence, speed and hr sensor. I've got the trainer selected as a controllable trainer and I've calibrated the trainer with the Tacx app. I've also got the tyre inflated to 110.
Bike: Cube Attain GTC Pro
Cheers,
Barm.
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It bases it on the route you took. If you did the mountain course and spent an hour going up it, then it's about right. If you want an alternative, have a regular bike computer and it will give you a 'flat' reading.0
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185 ftp is better than 6 miles in 45 mins .... but add the warm up in to that at 80w, 100w, 120w etc and the milage drops0
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Thanks for the replies. Still not convinced by some of these numbers. I did a workout today on Zwift that looked better. It was 55 mins and 14 miles which seems more like it.
Another question. Should I leave erg mode ticked when doing a workout? I read you don't need to change gear with erg mode but I found I had to shift up to meet the power targets.0
