MLSS testing question for Mr. Coggan

Quoted message said:

I read your paper on training with power and it seem that you advocate
a simple 40k TT test as the most effective way to determine MLSS. It
seems second best is applying a cofactor to shorter TT's.

Do you think there is any place for lactic acid based testing? I have
read some protocols based on precieved race pace, how do you feel about
those? Is there a protocol you favor?

Thanks in advance.

Lactate testing has its place, but all things considered I'd put it
relatively far down the list of ways of determining your maximal steady
state power:

http://lists.topica.com/lists/wattage/read/message.html?mid=910289158

Anyway, look for a future article on the Cadence website
(http://www.cadencecycling.com/) discussing the pros and cons of
lactate testing...

Andy Coggan