Why Your Cadence Is Slowing You Down

Is there an optimal cadence you should be cycling at?

Is lower cadence or higher cadence proven to be a more efficient way of riding?

More specifically, is your current cadence slowing you down?

These are the questions we’re answering in today’s episode.

As always this episode is brought to you by Giant. For all your bike training and racing needs, ride life, ride giant.

Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Gratitude
04:10 - Cycling's Unwritten Rule
08:10 - Cycling's Devastating Crashes
14:55 - Flanders and Roubaix Review
26:15 - Cadence and Gear Selection
27:30 - The Most Efficient Cadence
31:30 - Training Broad Cadence Range
35:00 - Athletes and Gear Range
38:45 - Changing Gears Properly
48:10 - How To Stay in Your Power Range
54:40 - Training How You Race
56:30 - Hands on the Lever

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