Pogacar reveals his power zones

Few are the activities that Tadej Pogacar shares on Strava. In yesterday's climb, where he criticized a fan's attitude, the power zones of the Slovenian cyclist were revealed. A detail that professionals, especially the top ones, usually keep under maximum secrecy to avoid giving clues to their rivals.

Distraction or Intentional? The Impressive Work Zones of Tadej Pogacar Revealed on Strava

Beyond the reprimand to a fan, the training that Tadej Pogacar published on Strava has left us with a surprising revelation. The power zones of the Slovenian cyclist, which, as expected, are truly brutal.

According to Strava's data, Tadej Pogacar's power zones would be:

• Zone 1 (recovery): 0-237 watts
• Zone 2 (endurance): 238-323 watts
• Zone 3 (tempo): 324-387 watts
• Zone 4 (threshold): 388-452 watts
• Zone 5 (VO2 max): 453-516 watts
• Zone 6 (anaerobic): 517-645 watts
• Zone 7 (neuromuscular): >646 watts

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From this, it can be inferred that his FTP would be around 415 watts, which, for the 66 kg listed as his official weight, results in a Functional Threshold Power of 6.2 W/kg.

Tadej Pogacar's training on the roads of Alicante averaged 299 W, a figure practically unattainable for recreational cyclists, even for those well-trained. However, for the UAE Team Emirates-XRG cyclist, it means pedaling comfortably in zone 2. This was not the case for this training, where Zone 3 was predominant, indicating that it was likely a Tempo session aimed at adapting to a pace close to competition.

These numbers are consistent with the data the cyclist provided a couple of years ago in a podcast, where he explained that the zones are not rigid; rather, the duration of the training and the type of terrain affect the watts he can maintain. In fact, Pogacar confessed that heart rate remains a reference for him.