The Cadence Mistake That Is Killing Your Cycling Performance
Are you using the right cadence for your physiology and riding style?
In this video, I explain how cadence, crank length and gearing affect cycling performance, fatigue, metabolic cost and efficiency.
Most cyclists copy the cadence of professionals without understanding that optimal cadence is highly individual and depends on biomechanics, muscle fiber profile, neuromuscular efficiency and energy cost.
In this video you’ll learn:
🔹 Why cadence is not a universal number.
🔹 How crank length changes pedaling mechanics and muscle recruitment.
🔹 Why some cyclists fatigue earlier despite good fitness.
🔹 The relationship between cadence, power output and metabolic efficiency.
🔹 Why shorter cranks are NOT a universal solution.
🔹 How to find your most efficient cadence range.
🔹 How incorrect cadence and gearing can increase fatigue and injury risk.
Based on sports science, biomechanics and exercise physiology research:
Coyle • Marsh & Martin • Enoka & Duchateau • McDaniel • Bini & Hume.
If you train with power, heart rate or endurance metrics and still feel that you fatigue too early, this video will help you understand why.
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