I am a former competitive swimmer, having trained for 10 years at 20 hours a week, but I recently transitioned to cycling about four months ago. I bought my first road bike, a Trek Domane AL2 Gen 4, and have invested in all the necessary gear such as jerseys, bibs, shoes, etc. I raced in two triathlons, one the day after I bought the bike, and another in which I placed second in the U19 age group and 35th overall out of about 300 men. I’m also running on my high school cross-country team. I enjoy tri but I specifically have a passion for cycling.

According to my family’s Peloton stationary bike, my FTP is around 240 watts. While maintaining a zone 2 heart rate, I can average around 20-21 MPH on flat routes for 40-70 miles. I’m curious about the realistic future I might have in cycling, especially with a strong interest in crit racing. I would also love to compete in stage races and tours. Also, any general tips or training advice to help me improve would be greatly appreciated.