Cycling Training - Pedaling Technique For Cycling Training

From Http://www.cycling-secrets.com - How to pedal smoothly and efficiently - faster for longer. More cycling training advice and resources available at www.cycling-secrets.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1j1j0ttVPU

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[JustWonderingHowToDo]

What does 'spinning' mean at 3:24?

[CyclingSecrets]

@JustWonderingHowToDo Spinning means using a high cadence ( rpm) - i.e pedaling fast in a low gear. This is good for your neuro-muscular fitness and also uses slow twitch muscles meaning you can go for longer before tiring.

[CyclingAZ]

how does the clock change with q rings

[CyclingSecrets]

@CyclingAZ The clock would remain the same as it is just tool for defining different areas of the stroke. Much as a q ring may maximize power out of the down stroke you'll still be wanting to have the full stroke as smooth as possible - so the advice here still applies. Thanks.

[cubitsuper]

@1Batt Typically, you want a crankset with as small a Q-factor as possible, unless you have really wide hips.

[cubitsuper]

I was kidnapped by aliens once and one of 'em tried to hypotize me.

[MetiNGoD1]

I was hypnotized by that shoe o.O

[TimpBizkit]

How much I bounce on the seat depends on the load so if I tried to max 1st gear on the flat I could get to 180rpm or though I'd start bouncing around 105 which wouldn't happen when accelerating hard.

[TimpBizkit]

Ankling or pulling up too hard can push smaller muscles to the limit and cause lactic acid build up which 'numbs' the larger muscles as they share a blood supply. Also calves can cramp if you use them too much.

[TheFluktuationAcht]

Thank you!