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OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION

Primary ATP production pathway in mitochondria, using oxygen. Produces ~36 ATP per glucose — 18× more efficient than anaerobic glycolysis.

The aerobic energy system powering all sustained cycling. Below threshold, it handles nearly all energy demand. Zone 2 training improves capacity by building more mitochondria and improving enzyme density. The fundamental adaptation in endurance cycling.