Testing your FTP
When creating a cycling plan you can include an FTP test (30-minute ramp test) and optional max-effort tests (10m / 5m / 3m / 1m / 30s / 10s) in the Specials & Tests step — LeCoach schedules them at sensible points in the plan. You can also ask LeCoach in chat to add a test workout any time.
Prefer a different protocol (20-minute test, or your platform's built-in test)? That's fine — any maximal effort gives Intervals.icu the data it needs.
How your FTP updates after a test (or a strong ride)
Ride the test and let the activity sync in.
Intervals.icu detects the new FTP from your power data (its eFTP model spots new thresholds from any hard riding, not only formal tests).
LeCoach surfaces this as an achievement on the activity — you'll see the detected value with an Apply option.
Apply it and your LeCoach FTP updates; if your FTP is set to sync, it's written back to Intervals.icu too. All future workout targets now use the new number.
LeCoach will offer to re-sync your upcoming workouts so Intervals.icu recalculates their load and intensity with the new FTP — accept it (or run it later from Settings - Integrations).
Your FTP never changes silently: you always confirm the new value. You can also edit FTP manually any time in Settings → Sports Settings. See FTP vs eFTP for what the two numbers mean.
How to ride a ramp test
Warm up, then hold each step until you can't — no pacing, just survive as long as possible; the test ends at failure. ERG mode on a trainer handles the steps for you. Standing near the end is fine. Afterwards, spin easy and let the data do the rest.