Oh, come on, this isn't rocket science. Riders who rely on high-wattage bursts aren't fooling anyone, least of all themselves. Their FTP might look good on paper, but when it comes to a real-world rolling course, they're the ones getting dropped. It's not about conserving energy or adapting to changing terrain, it's about having the endurance to sustain a steady effort over time. Period. And no, you're not just drinking too much of the watts-per-kilo Kool-Aid, you're just stating the obvious.
