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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 17 MIN

W/kg is Outdated - The Undercover Metric That Actually Matters

from EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast · host EVOQ.BIKE

This episode explores the limitations of watts per kilogram as a performance metric and introduces the concept of compound score, a more comprehensive measure of cycling performance. Landry Bobo and Brendan Housler discuss how to use this new metric to optimize training and race strategies.📧Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]👉Coach Bios: https://www.evoq.bike/brendan-housler-bio - https://www.evoq.bike/landry-bobo-bio 🚀Free Power File Analysis From a Professional Coach: https://www.evoq.bike/power-file-analysis-lbStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1317545Chapters:00:00 Why Watts Per KG Is Overrated01:08 What Is Compound Score?02:27 How to Calculate Compound Score03:40 Why Raw Power Beats W/kg04:10 What This Means for Your Training05:06 Modern Racing Is More Explosive06:04 Why Fatigue Matters More Than You Think07:30 Managing Efforts & “Matches”09:02 Stop Obsessing Over Weight12:52 How to Improve Your Compound Score👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

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