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The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

Episode 190: Is Your FTP Maxed Out? And Does Bike Weight Factor Into Power-to-Weight Ratio?

Apr 3, 2024
27:56

Questions/Topics Covered In This Episode:

  • How much difference will it make if I train on a heavy bike and race on a light bike
  • Why Total System Weight matters
  • Cheapest way to lower total system weight
  • How do I know if I've maxed out my Functional Threshold Power?
  • Have you maxed out training volume or intensity?
  • How to lengthen rides and use mini-camps
  • What to do when you can't add more time
  • Polarized training to pull FTP up

RESOURCES
- Total System Weight Calculator: https://www.broleur.com/hill-climb-calculator/
- Trainright Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/
- Episode 48 with Dr. Stephen Seiler: https://youtu.be/KfvRy_b1z2k
- Episode 164 on Extensive and Intensive interval training: https://youtu.be/S-95GTC52mA

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Host
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 13 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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