Leg Muscle Distribution Load on Flats v Climbs
The glutes and legs supply almost all of the power when riding a road bike be it on the flats or on climbs. Does anyone have a clear concise breakdown for the quads, adductors, abductors, and calves in the stroke cycle? Separately for the flats, versus say a five-mile Cat 3 climb, especially with regards to the calves. It is clear the calves become proportionately more percentage-wise involved on the long climbs.
Thanks.