Training Dictionary
Your guide to cycling training terms, concepts, and methods. Learn about training fundamentals, performance metrics, and everything you need to train smarter.
Training Fundamentals
Core concepts every cyclist should know
- Altitude acclimatization: When should you head up high prior to a race?
- Tapering for goal events: What is a taper and how should you execute it?
- Zone 2 Training: What is Zone 2 training and why is it important for endurance athletes?
Performance Metrics
Understanding power, heart rate, and other key metrics
- FTP (Functional Threshold Power): Understanding your Functional Threshold Power and how to use it in training