FTP (Functional Threshold Power) is the maximum power, in watts, you can sustain for roughly an hour. It's the core number CicloZone uses to calibrate your power zones, your training intensity, and your COL%. CicloZone follows the established Functional Threshold Power and zonal power-training methodology developed by Hunter Allen and Dr Andrew Coggan.
Where your FTP comes from
CicloZone uses one of three ways to set your FTP:
Adaptive FTP — recommended. Run a normal class with Adaptive FTP enabled and the app proposes an updated FTP at the end. You choose to apply it or not.
Manual entry — set or change your FTP yourself in the app under Profile → FTP.
Estimated FTP (starting questionnaire) — when you don't know your FTP, the app suggests a sensible starting value from a few quick questions: age, weight, gender, height, and your training load (how many hours you train per day and how many of those are cycling). You can adjust the suggested number before you start. This is also how Express Studio Ride riders get a starting FTP.
There is no separate FTP test class
Other platforms make you give up a normal class to take a dedicated test (3-min, 5-min, 8-min, or 20-min). CicloZone does not. Adaptive FTP analyses your performance across multiple zones, RPM ranges and seated / standing efforts during any normal structured class.
How to set FTP manually
Open the CicloZone app.
Go to Profile → FTP.
Enter the value in watts and save.