While I see your point about the importance of strategy and precision in cycling, I can't help but feel that you're missing the forest for the trees. Yes, knowing your gear count and having a trusty power meter can be helpful, but what about the thrill of the ride? The unpredictability of pushing yourself to the limit and seeing what you're truly capable of?
By relying too heavily on technology, aren't we losing some of the essence of what makes cycling such a great sport? The sense of freedom, the connection with nature, the sheer joy of moving our bodies through space?
Furthermore, by always playing it safe and sticking to what we know, we risk stagnating and never truly growing as athletes. Sometimes, taking a calculated risk and embracing the unexpected can lead to breakthroughs and new levels of performance that we never thought possible.
Of course, I'm not suggesting that we throw caution to the wind and ride without any regard for safety or strategy. But I do think that there's value in shaking things up every once in a while and embracing a more spontaneous, go-with-the-flow approach to FTP testing and training. Who knows, you might just discover a whole new side of yourself as a cyclist!
