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Round in circles DFP. We need to remember that this is not about general strength training. This is sports specific.
The point here is transition to cycling. If, as a cyclist, your glutes are weak, no one is disputing that deadlifts and squats are not going to recruit gluteal activation. The issue is getting back on the bike and utilising that strength. If you weren't recruiting those fibres before on the bike, the chances are you won't suddenly be sprint champion. You need to change your position on the bike to recruit those fibres.... And retrain the body to accept the new stimulus.