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W/KG (WATTS PER KILOGRAM)

Power-to-weight ratio — FTP divided by body weight in kilograms. The primary predictor of climbing speed and overall cycling performance on hilly terrain.

A 75kg rider with a 260W FTP has 3.47 W/kg. Recreational cyclists: 1.5-2.5 W/kg. Competitive amateurs: 3.0-3.5 W/kg. Elite: 4.0-4.5 W/kg. Professional: 5.0+ W/kg. W/kg can be improved by increasing power (harder, takes months) or decreasing weight (faster via nutrition, but must not sacrifice power). On flat terrain, absolute watts matter more; on climbs, W/kg dominates.