Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is one of the key performance metrics for cyclists who want to train and race with power. It is generally defined as the maximum average power, measured in watts, that ...

Doing an FTP test, or any maximal performance test for that matter, means taking time out of training. To perform optimally you need to taper beforehand and will likely need some recovery afterwards.

There are two major differences between Secure File Transfer Protocol and FTP. The first is that SFTP utilizes Secure Shell, or SSH, to encrypt all communications between the client and server.

The classic ‘FTP test’ has long been the gold standard method of determining the power a cyclist can sustain for one hour - their Functional Threshold Power (FTP) - which is then used to determine ...