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 zones

• Volume vs intensity – what really works?

• Data vs judgment: when to trust your body over your Garmin

• Why “Zone 2” feels too easy (and that’s the point)

• The psychology behind inflated FTP numbers

Plus… we have a little fun with it:

• FTP test trauma

• Strava ego moments

• The “recovery ride” that turns into a race

• And why lowering your FTP feels like deleting Instagram followers

Whether 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.