The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
CTS
Fitness Isn't Performance: The Truth About CTL
15 minutes Posted Jul 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Why CTL Can Mislead You
CTL And TSS Made Simple
ATL, TSB, And Ramp Rate
Reading The PMC With Peak Power
Fitness Vs Performance And CTL Anxiety
When To Build CTL On Purpose
When To Let CTL Drop For Speed
Off-Season Reset And Final Takeaways
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Cyclists often treat CTL like the ultimate measure of fitness, but that's only part of the story. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains what CTL actually measures, why performance and fitness aren't the same thing, and how to use your training data to peak for races instead of chasing a bigger number. 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 enduran...