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The New Cycling Metric That Explains Why You Get Dropped
Why can a rider with a lower FTP still drop you when the road kicks up? The answer may lie in a second, often overlooked energy system. In this episode, Sarah breaks down Functional Reserve Capacity and dynamic FRC—the “battery” that powers attacks, surges and hard accelerations. We explore how this metric can explain race blow-ups, failed interval sessions and poor pacing, while helping everyday cyclists use their limited energy more effectively when it matters most.
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