{"id":1489822,"date":"2021-09-17T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.bkool.com\/?p=1489822"},"modified":"2021-09-15T17:03:57","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T15:03:57","slug":"what-is-the-best-pedaling-frequency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.bkool.com\/en\/2021\/09\/17\/what-is-the-best-pedaling-frequency\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the best pedaling frequency?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Have you heard this debate\u00a0about the best pedaling cadence<\/strong>. There is no perfect cadence for all cyclists and situations. Why? Because there is no standard cadence. There are, however,\u00a0recommendations<\/strong>\u00a0based on several variables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First of all, it’s worth noting that there\u00a0is no specific optimal pedaling cadence for all cyclists<\/strong>. There are no definitive studies, data, or information that have determined a cadence par excellence.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ideal cadence is highly personalized, since it depends on so many\u00a0physical, physiological or genetic factors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it is clear that training or competing at low cadences is not the same as training or competing at high cadences. In general,\u00a0professional cyclists tend to maintain very high cadences<\/strong>, since cycling experience is directly related to pedaling frequency. The\u00a0higher the degree of training<\/strong>\u00a0and cycling practice, the\u00a0higher the cadence<\/strong>\u00a0tends to be.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the opposite case, when a\u00a0low cadence<\/strong>\u00a0is maintained,\u00a0more force<\/strong>\u00a0is exerted in the downstroke, with\u00a0more time to rest<\/strong>\u00a0in between. In other words, it requires more force on the down cycle, and provides more time to recover on the up cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although there is no optimal cadence for all cyclists and situations (not even for the same cyclist at different times), there are\u00a0recommendations<\/strong>\u00a0that you can take into account to test and\u00a0establish your pedaling cadence guidelines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As an amateur cyclist, what cadence will work best for you? It’s up to each rider to find the frequency at which he or she rides most comfortably. However, it is true that the most common ranges are between\u00a080-90 rpm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the factors that determine the pedaling frequency is the\u00a0distance<\/strong>\u00a0covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n – If it is a short duration<\/strong>, it is best to maintain a cadence equal to or greater than 100 rpm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – If it is a long distance<\/strong>, the optimal cadence is around 80 rpm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – If it is an ultra-endurance<\/strong> race, ride between 60-70 rpm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember: these are just guidelines, so if you’re comfortable with your cadence for the distance you’re riding, then that\u2019s perfect for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe best pedaling cadence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is the best pedaling frequency for me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n