Is cycling tech essential, or can you still train effectively by feel? Discover how power meters, heart rate monitors, and training apps compare to intuition, discipline, and simplicity—and why the most successful riders use both.
FTP has long been the gold standard for measuring cycling performance, but the world’s best cyclists are moving beyond it. Instead of focusing solely on FTP, elite riders use a holistic training approach that includes power-to-weight ratio, VO2 max, race tactics, and mental resilience.…
For climbing, the most important force to overcome is that of gravity. This is different than flat riding, where reducing aerodynamic drag is the most important. The steeper the gradient, the less important aerodynamics is, and the more important weight, or lack thereof, becomes.