AI FTP Detection looks at all of your training data to understand your fitness and detect your FTP. With no all-out efforts required AI FTP Detection uses all recent training data to assess your current FTP.
Note: AI FTP Detection works alongside AI FTP Prediction, which forecasts the FTP you're expected to reach at your next detection. Detection sets your FTP, while Prediction shows where it's heading. This article covers Detection.
How does AI FTP Detection work?
Our system looks at your training data and the unique details of your recent and past cycling data to detect your FTP without the need for maximal efforts or specific workouts. AI FTP Detection considers all types of rides when calculating your FTP:
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Structured
- Unstructured
How to Use AI FTP Detection
You can use AI FTP Detection in the latest version of the TrainerRoad mobile and desktop apps, as well as from TrainerRoad.com.
AI FTP Detection will be automatically available when a new FTP has been detected, every 28 days. When a new FTP is available you will be prompted with the new FTP Detection. You can choose to either accept or decline your detection when you the new FTP appears.
If you decline the FTP Detection you can view and accept the detection at any time from the Career page.
You can also see when your next AI FTP Detection will be available below your FTP Prediction on your TrainerRoad Career page:
Changes in Athlete Levels
If you accept an increased FTP, your Athlete Levels will adjust downwards in response, giving you room to improve at your new FTP. Your Athlete Levels won’t increase if your FTP stays the same or decreases or if you decide to keep your current FTP instead of accepting a new one. More on this in Why did my Athlete Levels Adjust after an FTP change?
What AI FTP Detection Needs to Detect Your FTP
All you need to use AI FTP Detection is ride data! Syncing other platforms with TrainerRoad when you get started will allow FTP Detection to provide you with an initial estimate of your FTP. From there TrainerRoad AI will use all of your imported and completed training to detect your FTP.
FAQ
Will AI FTP Detection consider unstructured outside rides as well?
Yes. AI FTP Detection takes into account all rides with power data, whether they’re indoors or outside, structured or unstructured. This can include group rides, races, and even rides on other indoor training apps synced to TrainerRoad.
Do I need to use a heart rate monitor to get an accurate FTP Detection?
Nope! All you need is training data from a power meter or VirtualPower. With that said, while it is not necessary, more data is always preferred. We recommend using a heart rate monitor if you have one.
How will FTP Detection handle any differences between my two power meters?
Because AI FTP Detection analyzes all of your recent training data and goes beyond individual capacitive efforts, athletes with multiple power meters should be able to continue using their different devices without issues. That said, we’re always looking to improve the feature and we welcome additional feedback from athletes in this situation.
Does trainer mode affect the accuracy of your AI Detected FTP?
No. Trainer mode won't affect the accuracy of your AI Detected FTP
Can I revert to a previous FTP after accepting the AI-detected FTP?
Yes. You can access your FTP History from the website and delete the AI Detected FTP entry. You can do that under FTP history in your profile settings: FTP History
My AI FTP Detected FTP doesn't seem right. Where should I provide feedback?
If your AI FTP Detection doesn't seem right, please contact Support@TrainerRoad.com.
How is AI FTP Detection different than a typical FTP test?
All FTP tests have their pros and their cons. Regardless of the testing protocol, it is extremely difficult to reliably control all factors that can influence the resulting training benchmark, like weather, sleep, stress, equipment, and more. AI FTP Detection is unique in that it delivers a custom-calibrated training benchmark based on a more comprehensive data set and not just one all out effort.
Does TrainerRoad recommend I use AI FTP Detection or do an FTP test?
AI FTP Detection delivers the training benchmarks you need to progress your fitness and allows you to complete a productive workout in place of testing. Because AI FTP Detection gives you productive training stress without the unnecessary psychological and physical stress of an FTP test, we recommend using AI FTP Detection.
Will AI FTP Detection detect my FTP if I’ve never used TrainerRoad?
AI FTP Detection requires imported training data or 10 completed indoor TrainerRoad workouts to begin detecting your FTP. Once you reach this minimum you will have access to AI FTP Detection.
How can AI FTP Detection be accurate if I'm coming back from an offseason or more than one week off the bike?
AI FTP Detection was trained on an enormous data set and can predict decreases in FTP even after long (weeks to months) training interruptions. If you have any concerns about your detected FTP following time off though don't hesitate to reach out to support@trainerroad.com
If I don’t feel like the AI FTP Detection was accurate, will TrainerRoad AI adjust accordingly anyways once I start doing workouts?
Yes! TrainerRoad AI will suggest appropriate workouts based on your performance in subsequent workouts. If you’re over-performing after accepting your detected FTP, TrainerRoad AI will advance the progression of your training. If you’re struggling with the new FTP, it will suggest rest or alternative training. All of this will feed into the AI FTP Detection model to improve future suggested FTP values for you.