Originally Posted by
caloso
If I am doing a structured workout, I am only looking to see if I hit the target numbers. I might look at overall numbers, but I'm not that concerned about average speed or cadence. I have a couple of stretches of road that I'll use for structured workouts, depending on what I'm working on. I'll usually just use the ride over there as my warmup, and the ride back as my cool down. Nothing really structured.
This is my perspective as well. And when racing, I don't look at my computer at all.
Originally Posted by
Cypress
As far a cadence is concerned, that'll be something that develops as you get more miles in your legs. Cadence also changes based on terrain and fatigue, so don't feel the need to hold a steady cadence throughout the entire ride. Just do what feels efficient.
This is also true. I remember when I first started riding, I frequently ave. 85 rpm. Going above 90 was quite challenging. Now, I can run 100+rpm all day.