Originally Posted by
terrymorse
Seriously?
If that's truly your FTP, you need to get on a team. 5.23 is the FTP of a very strong Cat 1 rider, or a decent pro.
Yes, as I wrote, tested in a lab with full lactate test protocol, and replicated IRL on real rides (not indoor).
[I'm new to road racing but long time serious runner]
I'm in Cat 1 in my country (not a big deal hh small place...) but we have only those pointless super technical Crits with roundabouts and sharp corners...
So for me UCI GF event takes a toll (flying, bike bag etc.) so I want to be sure dynamics there are different than in Crit.