carpediem's experience of racing Cat 3 with an FTP of 2.8 W/kg is very different from others with much higher FTP/kg but struggling in a Cat 5 race.
well, the guy's a genius. I wish I could sprint like him.
And testing is a gift and a curse. The higher the more painful it gets when training. It's nice to know what your FTP is but it's also good to know your power profile so you can improve on your weaknesses.
I for once probably won't be rider 1-10 on a flat course going ftw on a sprint anytime soon. My only chance is a breakaway til I get eaten up by power monsters. I live in an area where they favor flat finishes as opposed to an uphill one where I have better chances :'(