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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 31 MIN

FTP, Ego & Reality 🚴‍♂️ Why Most Cyclists Train Wrong

from Cadence and Coffee · host Wasim & Albab

In this episode, we dive into one of cycling’s biggest obsessions: FTP.Is it the ultimate performance metric, or just a number we use to feed our ego?We break down:What FTP actually measures (and what it doesn’t)Why most riders are training in the wrong zonesVolume vs intensity – what really works?Data vs judgment: when to trust your body over your GarminWhy “Zone 2” feels too easy (and that’s the point)The psychology behind inflated FTP numbersPlus… we have a little fun with it:FTP test traumaStrava ego momentsThe “recovery ride” that turns into a raceAnd why lowering your FTP feels like deleting Instagram followersWhether you're training for a TT, chasing watts on TrainerRoad, or just trying to stop getting dropped on club rides, this episode will change how you look at performance data.☕ Train smart. Leave ego at home.

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In this episode, we dive into one of cycling’s biggest obsessions: FTP.Is it the ultimate performance metric, or just a number we use to feed our ego?We break down:What FTP actually measures (and what it doesn’t)Why most riders are training in the wrong zonesVolume vs intensity – what really works?Data vs judgment: when to trust your body over your GarminWhy “Zone 2” feels too easy (and that’s the point)The psychology behind inflated FTP numbersPlus… we have a little fun with it:FTP test traumaStrava ego momentsThe “recovery ride” that turns into a raceAnd why lowering your FTP feels like deleting Instagram followersWhether you're training for a TT, chasing watts on TrainerRoad, or just trying to stop getting dropped on club rides, this episode will change how you look at performance data.☕ Train smart. Leave ego at home.

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