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The ramp test says my FTP is 250W, but I can't hold it for 20 minutes. What gives?

You likely have a high VLamax, meaning you're a 'punchy' rider who can cheat the test using short-term anaerobic power. If your power falls off a cliff after 15 minutes, trust the lower number you can actually sustain for 30-40 minutes—that's your real physiological baseline.

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