The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
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How to Climb Faster Without Increasing FTP
14 minutes Posted Jun 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Why Climbs Feel So Hard
Pacing With RPE And Zones
Use Past Data To Set Targets
Terrain And Wind Tactics For Speed
Fueling For Hilly Performance
Three Workouts To Climb Faster
Recap And Your Next Step
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Climbing faster isn’t always about increasing FTP or producing bigger power numbers. In this episode, CTS Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the pacing strategies, tactics, fueling, and key workouts that help cyclists climb faster with the fitness they already have. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. The Problem with Chasing Data ...