Today, Zwift launched a new “FTP Check” mini-challenge, with the goal of encouraging Zwifters to test their FTP in a uniquely Zwifty way so training metrics are accurate as we head into indoor season.
Challenge Requirements
The Challenge has two parts, which are meant to be completed in the same session:
- Ride the Ultimate Warmup
- Complete the Oh Hill No route, going full gas on The Grade KOM as an FTP test.
About “The Grade”
While Zwift now looks at all activities and will alert you to an FTP increase if it detects on, The Grade KOM is particularly designed as an FTP test. When you finish the KOM segment, the game looks at your average power on the segment, as well as your segment time, then computes an FTP estimate, displaying it on the sign as you ride through the KOM arch:
Read my review of riding “The Grade” FTP test >
If you’ve never ridden The Grade before, it’s helpful to have an estimate of how long it will take so you can pace yourself accordingly. Here are segment times from our bot tests with a 75kg, 183cm rider on the Tron bike at various power levels:
- 150W (2 W/kg): 27:46
- 225W (3 W/kg): 18:47
- 300W (4 W/kg): 14:22
- 375W (5 W/kg): 11:44
- 450W (6 W/kg): 10:04
Challenge Rewards
Your reward for completing both parts of the challenge is 500 bonus XP, so you can level up faster.
Read more about Zwift levels and unlocks >
Joining the Challenge
To join the Challenge, just click its card on the home screen. If you return to the home screen after doing this, you’ll see the card now shows your progress. If it’s showing your progress (0/2, 1/2, 2/2) you know you’re signed up!
Deadline
This challenge is live from October 20-December 31. (We recommend finishing before the final day, though, as the Challenges sometimes end at an unexpected time on the last day.)
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