How To Calculate Your Functional Threshold Power Without A Power Meter

Training with a power meter on your road bike is a hot topic here at GCN - but it can get expensive with some power meters costing upwards of £3000.00! So how can you work out your Functional Threshold Power without a power meter? In this video, Manon gives you some tips and tricks to help you calculate your FTP without your own power meter so you can train more effectively.

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