Originally Posted by jsutkeepspining

it doesnmt matter too much what your ftp is. As long as you can last till the end and go fast when you need to (for example i know 3's with a higher ftp, but they don't know how to race a bike, but i also know guys who are at the same level as your friend who race very well). I like having a slightly larger than average ftp, it lets me make a few mistakes without being tired. the real thing i like is m high w/kg at ftp. It lets me recover/chill on most climbs