Cadence
maxandpaddy
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Hello, What is a good average Cadence Speed.
i.e. on the flat and uphill.
And is it easier trying to keep a steady speed or a steady cadence.
Just bought a second hand Garmin 305 edge and would like to get the best out of it.
Has i will get quicker over time hopefully just wondering what is a good starting point.
i.e. on the flat and uphill.
And is it easier trying to keep a steady speed or a steady cadence.
Just bought a second hand Garmin 305 edge and would like to get the best out of it.
Has i will get quicker over time hopefully just wondering what is a good starting point.
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180rpm!!! That sounds a bit fast? That's 3 full turns per second!!!!
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recreational cyclists typically cycle around 60–80 rpm; racing cyclists around 80–120 rpm and sprinters up to 170 rpm for short burst!
Taken from wikipedia
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Well, I'd like to see his legs going at 180rpm. Thing is you wouldn't be able to at that speed :shock: They'd be a blur.......or an oasis
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180rpm is Bhimas cruising cadence. According to him.0
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why does he keep it that low?"The only absolute statement is that everything is relative" - anon0
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Bananas=high cadence.
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360 !!!
Don't get paranoid bout cadence nd save yourself the money and dont buy the cadence option for the garmin, I flogged mine on ebay
Ride more and you will find your natural cadence anyway, which may vary between individuals.
Try going on a velodrome also to try fixed which will improve your pedalling technique.0 -
my "natural cadence" is around 90rpm. At that rate, it's comfortable and I can keep it up for milesssssssssssssssssssssssssss
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I did London to Brighton Mashing all the way, and felt just all wrong at the end, but did london to windsor (shorter I know...) playing with gears and keeping to my own little mental cadence ( Mr. Crowley by Ozzy Ozbourne was the rhythm in my head) and arrived at the finish feeling like I could turn around and head home...
Sort your own rhythm out.
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Within 5 minutes of fitting a cadence device - it told me what I already knew, most of the time I pedal at around 90 .....60 is to slow. There were problems with the computer so I got a refund, not that much use really (cadence - not the refund)0
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Russian sports scientists have proved that this is the optimum road cycling cadence.
or was it 96.2? or 26.9?
Anyway, most of the time I ride at 62.9 so that I can enjoy the passing countryside.0 -
mattward1979 wrote:( Mr. Crowley by Ozzy Ozbourne was the rhythm in my head).
Tune!!!
According to recent research (so not sure how reliable it is of even where I read it, maybe Cycling Weekly?!) everybody has their own 'natural cadence' so it's just a case of experimenting and finding what's best for you.0 -
oldwelshman wrote:360 !!!
Don't get paranoid bout cadence nd save yourself the money and dont buy the cadence option for the garmin, I flogged mine on ebay
Ride more and you will find your natural cadence anyway, which may vary between individuals.
Try going on a velodrome also to try fixed which will improve your pedalling technique.
I found a Garmin Forerunner strapped on my handlebars a great incentive to ride more and improve my technique. I added the cadence sensor out of interest more than anything. I found that I wasn't pedaling as fast I thought I was, increased it and gained speed and enjoyment. My natural state is lazy!
So the Forerunner 305 is something that I would recommend to anyone who runs and cycles. It's really good if you like to pour over stats after a run or a ride. Or see which windy lane it was where you took the wrong turn.
Agreed on the fixed. I ride a fixed gear as my runabout and your brain starts to forget about coasting even on a proper ride!
Each to there own I think on this one... but I like about 95.0 -
Riding fixed is great fun, but I'm not convinced it does actually improve pedalling technique unless you focus on pedalling technique while you're riding. You could equally probably improve pedalling technique by focusing on it while riding a geared bike.More problems but still living....0
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Am no expert but I think you should be aiming for 80 to 90 rmp? As said 60 isn't fast enough IMO, however one of my mates is always going like the clapper - around 90 to 100+ and another is always stomping at 60 ish.
So I think there's a certian amount of what feel comfortable.
Me personally 85 is about normal."I spend my petrol money on Bikes, Beer, Pizza, and Donuts "
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A colleague who,is a British cycling coach recommends you maintain between 80 and 90 you will find that you will be able to cycle for milessssssssssssss0
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