Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
This is a very good point. A good symptom of good cycling neuro-muscular coordination is the ability to pedal fast without bouncing in the saddle. An experienced cyclist should be able to pedal well over 120 rpm without bouncing. How to do this? Nothing works except practice. Bouncing in the saddle is wasted energy.
i'll agree with the bouncing bit. Last year i spent winter on a CompuTrainer at my LBS and learned a lot. I am so much more steady riding now. when i am training at home i can easily catch up and read technical documents on my laptop if that is any measure. Just need mental scrolling functionality.
I live in Reno, NV so am at about 4400 feet. the air is thinner here but i know others have it worse. i can handle the 90 RPM during a 1:20 hour session easily, no bouncing. I am just not sure at what rate i should be doing it at. i'll stick with the 90 and train up from there.
thanks,
scott