I was looking through last years data to try and evaluate my FTP goals for this next season and found some interesting and seemingly inconsistant data. I've read (Coggin, ect) that NP for a 60 minute effort should fairly closely reflect what your 60 minute MMP should be. I'm curious if that is universally applied or can be variable depending on a persons physiology.
I'm doubtful because my best 60m NP from this last year was during a local hill ride, where the group rides 6 or 7 hills that last about 2-4 minutes each. Average power for the ride was 232w, and NP was 327w. My MMP for 60m was 256w at this time. I've also had 2 hour rides over 300w NP.
When I go to do an hour even paced at 285w, I can't do it. WTF
PS, I realize this topic has been covered in general terms ad nosium, but I hope my specific numbers could help with some analysis.
I'm doubtful because my best 60m NP from this last year was during a local hill ride, where the group rides 6 or 7 hills that last about 2-4 minutes each. Average power for the ride was 232w, and NP was 327w. My MMP for 60m was 256w at this time. I've also had 2 hour rides over 300w NP.
When I go to do an hour even paced at 285w, I can't do it. WTF
PS, I realize this topic has been covered in general terms ad nosium, but I hope my specific numbers could help with some analysis.