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Tony Powell shared his story at the 2026 Sequoia

While FTP can be useful, it does not fully describe how an athlete produces power across different durations, how they respond to training, or what types of efforts are most likely to drive adaptation. Yet many athletes and coaches still build entire training programs around percentages of FTP.

Natalie Barron shared her experience at the 2026 Unbound

Carrie explains what a growth mindset looks like for cyclists

Menachem shares an adjustment to your strength training this summer to get better on-bike performance

The goal of training is not to touch every system all the time, but to understand what matters most right now

Lynn Botelho shared her experience at the 2026 Rothrock GRIT Gravel Grinder

Beth Huffaker shared her experience at the 2026 Unbound

Tracy Gravlin shared her experience at the 2026 Unbound

Bee Kickel shared her experience at the 2026 Cascade Gravel Grinder

Laura Felicetti shared her experience at the 2026 Brown County DINO cross-country mountain bike race

Nancy Mizak shared her experience at the 2026 Unbound

Sue Hageman shared her experience at the 2026 Unbound

Kevin Davey shared his experience at the 2026 Traka

Den Scanlon shared his experience at the 2026 Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo

Namrita explains the best path to success in higher carb intake during hard sessions and competitions

Cat Paquin shared her experience at the 2026 Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo

Natalie Barron shared her experience at the 2026 Storming of Thunder Ridge

Shannon Scanlon shared her experience at the 2026 Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo

Laura Felicetti shared her experience at the 2026 Mohican MTB 100