Over the last month I have been automatically DQ’d in two races for tripping the 5 minute (550w) and 20 minute (450w) power thresholds. I dual recorded using a secondary power device and worked with Zwift Support, so I was able to reinstate the results within a few weeks. Because of my weight, the threshold for auto DQ is only 5.12 w/kg. Yes I realize this is a good performance, but this is not a pro tour performance. If everyone over 5.0 w/kg had to go through this process, it would be a little more accepting. Having to email Zwift Support or track down the race directors on a regular basis to correct ZP race results gives the impression that I am a shady rider.
ZwiftID: 476686
Current FTP: 459w (5.3 w/kg)
Current weight: 87.9 kg
Is there an exceptions list that I can be placed onto should I provide sufficient data/results/videos to prove my performances are accurate? @xflintx - I was told you may be able to help.
You are right, but from the perspective of us mortals, both are in the super beasts category. One may be super great best and the other one a super super great beast.
We are talking about exceptional performances anyhow.
Filippo Ganna’s FTP is measured at a full 60 minutes though. Normal people only sustain FTP test efforts for 20 minutes and are grateful for the formula that suggests your power o ly drops of 5% between a 20-min vs 60-min ride. Good luck.
Linear work-duration model gives a CP (=FTP) of 417 W, or 4.74 W/kg. W’ = 40 kJ, or 455 J/kg. The latter is really more impressive than the former - have you ever tried the pursuit?
