Why FTP isn’t always the best measure of your fitness, how to find the right type of base plan for you, why plyometrics may help cyclists get faster and more in Episode 273 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

Efficiently increase your aerobic capacity
Why FTP isn’t always the best measure of fitness
Tips to choose if Sweet Spot Base or Traditional Base is best for you
How to use a B-Race to prep for your A-Race
How to add more volume to train for ultra-endurance events
Plyometrics for mountain bikers and cyclists
The best preparation for Single Track 6
How to train for and execute very long rides

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Why FTP Isn’t Everything, Finding a Base Plan, Plyometrics and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 273