Originally Posted by
63rickert
The pedal and leg moving fast puts out a lot of force even when only floating the pedal. The whole game is to create force while not leaning a lot of pressure on the pedal. Stop using pedal pressure and you also stop burning your muscles, making lactic, getting stiff and sore. Speed changes are easy and low stress. Your calves will get smaller and then you don't have to lift that weight.
Your physics is still all mixed up. If you’re not putting any pressure on the pedal, you’re also not putting any force into the drivetrain.