In racing the only metric that matters in the end is finishing time.
Yeah a high FTP can help but aerodynamics play a huge part. How you can handle and interact with the bike. Rolling resistance. Tactics and drafting if you are bike racing. Personally, I couldn't care less if someone has a higher FTP than me who finishes behind me in the race. I beat them.
Yeah a high FTP can help but aerodynamics play a huge part. How you can handle and interact with the bike. Rolling resistance. Tactics and drafting if you are bike racing. Personally, I couldn't care less if someone has a higher FTP than me who finishes behind me in the race. I beat them.