Free cycling calculators and science-based training guides
Improve FTP, pacing, fueling, and training structure with practical tools built for ambitious amateur cyclists.
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Science-Based
Cycling Calculators
Physics-based tools for training and performance
Training Guides
Science-backed advice for real-world cyclists
Training Zones Explained
How to use power-based zones in real training and how FTP, Critical Power and VO₂max fit together.
The Road to 4 W/kg
A practical, science-based guide for recreational cyclists who want to reach the 4 W/kg threshold with smart training.
Sweet Spot Training Guide
A complete guide to sweet spot training – the time-efficient way to build FTP and endurance without excessive fatigue.
Cycling Science Articles
Short reads that translate research into practical takeaways
What Is FTP and Why It Matters
A beginner-friendly explanation of FTP, testing methods, and how to use it for training.
Polarized vs Pyramidal vs Sweet Spot
How the three models compare and which one fits your weekly training hours.
Critical Power vs FTP
Why these numbers differ and how to pace climbs and intervals better.
Why Pedal Science?
Built by cyclists, for cyclists who have lives outside of cycling
Science-Based
All tools and guides are based on peer-reviewed research from Seiler, Coggan, Jeukendrup, and others.
Time-Efficient
Designed for cyclists training 5-10 hours per week. No pro-volume assumptions here.
100% Free
No accounts, no paywalls, no ads. Just useful tools and honest training advice.
Ready to get faster?
Start with the FTP Calculator to dial in your training zones, then get weekly science-backed tips by email.