Cyclists: How to Do Your Own Performance Testing

As a cycling coach, I am a huge advocate of performance testing. Periodic field tests provide a very effective way to evaluate the efficacy of your training regimen. They also supply you with the data you need to create training zones based on lactate threshold heart rate (LTHR) and functional threshold power (FTP).

Lactate threshold is the highest intensity you can maintain for 60 minutes. (MORE)