Not all pedaling is created equal
November 30th, 2009
It is funny how things just seem to dawn on you. I’ve always known that road cycling is a different sport and that the training tactics they use have a limited carryover to the trail but I was never able to really explain why. In reading Chris Carmichael’s new book I’ve got a better understanding of what exactly the roadies are trying to accomplish and why it doesn’t work as well for us.
It all revolved around this basic concept – not all pedaling efforts are created equal. This is very important since how we pedal a mountain bike on the trail is much different than how you pedal on the road. Yes, you are spinning your cranks around in a circle but your position and cadence play a big role in what is powering that spin.
