7 guides
- 01Your Cyclist Score and rider typeAt the top of your Body page sit two headline numbers: your Cyclist Score and your rider type. Together they answer "how strong am I overall?" and "what kind of rider am I?" Your Cyclist Score. The C…Updated 14 August 2026
- 02Rider labels: what your rider type means and how it's decidedPedal Pulse gives you a rider label — Sprinter, Climber, and so on. It's an indication of what kind of rider your power data says you are right now: a useful lens for understanding your strengths, not…Updated 14 August 2026
- 03Understanding Critical Power and W′Critical Power is one of the most useful concepts in cycling science, and Pedal Pulse tracks it for you automatically. Here's what it means, where the numbers come from, and how to use them. What it…Updated 14 August 2026
- 04Understanding your Durability scoreDurability is one of the most telling numbers in Pedal Pulse for endurance riders. Two cyclists can have the same FTP, but the one who can still produce their power four hours into a ride will finish…Updated 14 August 2026
- 05Understanding your Power ProfileYour Power Profile is the most transparent number set in Pedal Pulse — it's simply the best you've actually done, organised so you can see what kind of rider you are and whether you're improving. Wha…Updated 14 August 2026
- 06Understanding your Compound ScoreThe Compound Score answers a question every cyclist has asked: is it better to be powerful, or to be light? The answer — backed by research used in WorldTour talent identification — is that real-world…Updated 14 August 2026
- 07How does FTP work in the app?The Pedal Pulse app automatically calculates your FTP (Functional Threshold Power) by analyzing your best power efforts from recent rides. This smart calculation adapts over time, ensuring your traini…Updated 3 November 2026