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For nearly two decades, cyclists have lived and trained by one number: FTP — Functional Threshold Power. It’s simple, familiar, and easy to compare. Raise it, and you’re fitter. But as power meters, software, and physiology models have evolved, so has our understanding of what performance really means. FTP still matters, but it no longer tells the full story. Modern analytics such as WKO5 , TrainingPeaks, and AI Endurance can now reveal how each rider actually produces, susta

Tom Davies

Ben Williams lined up at the start of the 2025 National 12-Hour Time Trial Championships with quiet determination and no expectations. A...

As more athletes continue riding, racing, and training into their 40s, 50s, and beyond, the role of the coach evolves. The physiological...

Heat training is rapidly becoming a key focus for cyclists looking to improve their endurance, thermoregulation, and performance in both...

Torque training is one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in a cyclist’s arsenal. While it might not generate the buzz of a shiny...

Triathlon training throughout the summer is arguably the easier part of the year - good weather, races round the corner, and some big...

As an athlete or a coach, it's important to keep track of your performance and adjust your training plan to reach your goals. WKO5...

It’s easy for us all to get caught up in the intricacies of what makes us faster, whether that’s on a bike or running.  To add to this...

This is a question I get asked a lot in my bike fits. There isn’t just one reason, it is usually a combination of a few. Here are the key...