Cycling Terms
FTP, cadence, drafting, peloton, watts, and road and gravel cycling vocabulary.
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5 termsFTP (Functional Threshold Power)
The highest power output you can sustain for one hour, measured in watts. Key cycling fitness metric.
Peloton
The main pack of riders in a road race. Riding in the peloton reduces wind resistance by up to 40%.
Gran Fondo
Italian for "big ride" — a mass-participation long-distance cycling event, typically 100+ miles.
Watts per Kilogram (W/kg)
Power-to-weight ratio — the most important metric for climbing performance in cycling.
Aero Bars
Handlebar extensions that position riders in a tucked, aerodynamic posture — standard on triathlon and time trial bikes.
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