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11-20-23, 09:31 AM

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procrit

carbon is too light

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Originally Posted by TMonk

I've also had a buddy of mine (former domestic NRC guy) say that an FTP of 5 w/kg is enough to ride in the pro peloton stateside. So I would say that is a very lofty goal procrit. I am about 10% below that when I am good (for me). But again, it's not my strength.

My main goal is to have fun racing again and put enough points together for the cat 1 upgrade. I don't think 5 w/kg is necessary to do either of those...

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