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 - Introduction00:45 - Gratitude04:10 - Cycling's Unwritten Rule08:10 - Cycling's Devastating Crashes14:55 - Flanders and Roubaix Review26:15 - Cadence and Gear Selection27:30 - The Most Efficient Cadence31:30 - Training Broad Cadence Range35:00 - Athletes and Gear Range38:45 - Changing Gears Properly48:10 - How To Stay in Your Power Range54:40 - Training How You Race56:30 - Hands on the Lever If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.