Is Higher Cadence Better, How Crank Length Affects Power + More – Ask a Cycling Coach 129

Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad - A podcast by TrainerRoad - Thursdays

Is a higher cadence actually better, how is crank length affecting your power output, and cornering drills that make you faster. All of this and more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Topics Covered in this episode: • How Cyclists Can Avoid Losing Fitness While Traveling • Is a higher cadence actually better? • Cadence myths busted • How to adjust your training as a parent • How to balance life with training • Cornering drills to make you a better bike handler • Do rollers make you a better bike handler? • Your guide to proper line choice for cycling • What is the difference between Normalized and Average Power? • Is it normal to see higher Normalized Power than Average Power? • What does Variability Index mean? • How to use VI for pacing • Are cooldowns necessary? • What effect cooldowns have on your body • How does crank length actually affect power output? • Are longer cranks better? • Why you should consider short cranks for off-road riding