My FTP Is Down 49W. Why I’m Still Improving

Still comparing your cycling power with your all-time best? At 56, I'm learning to judge my return to indoor cycling more fairly — with some help from my own FTP, weight and training history. Intervals.icu estimated my FTP at 312 W in summer 2025. The latest reading is 263 W. But since my reset began on 14 August, that estimate has risen from around 240 W. I can be below my best and still be improving. In this video, I look at age, time away from the bike, changing routines…

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