HR zones vs pace zones — when to use which
2026-05-24 · zones, heart rate, pace, training, intensity
The two ways to control session intensity work on different logic. When HR wins (almost always), when pace wins (when terrain is flat and you know what you're doing), and why mixing them tends to backfire.
FTP without a power meter — 5 validated ways to estimate your cycling threshold
2026-05-24 · ftp, cycling, power, zones, threshold
How to estimate your FTP without buying a power meter. 20-min test, 8-min test, LTHR + Karvonen, GAP in simulators, and the ramp test. Accuracy comparison, downsides, and when to use each one.
