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

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

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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1. Episode 190: Is Your FTP Maxed Out? And Does Bike Weight Factor Into Power-to-Weight Ratio? (00:00:00)

2. Optimizing Cycling Performance Through Weight Management (00:00:07)

3. Maximizing FTP Through Volume and Intensity (00:10:02)

4. Effective Cycling Training Methods (00:19:38)