
← The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS17 aug · 22 min
Why Crit Racers Need More FTP Than They Think
Why Crit Racers Need More FTP Than They Think
Does FTP actually matter for criterium racing? Coach Adam Pulford breaks down why your aerobic engine plays such a big role in an explosive race, how a higher FTP can reduce the cost of repeated attacks, and why sprinty "crit dawgs" and breakaway riders should approach their training differently. Plus, why none of those watts matter if you haven't developed the race craft to use them! HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's...