CADENCE (R.P.M.)

For those who love to Google, there is a wealth of good, not-so-good,                                              and absolute  rubbish

advice on the subject of cadence, Some articles are very convoluted and delve into use of power meters and other objective measures of output at various cadences,. Others recommend observation of a number of professional cyclists, and still others tie in the efficiency of various rpm's with age.

One of the best pieces of advice for the majority of those seeking to find their ideal pedalling rate is by Rich Strauss on the Beginner Triathlete web site here. Rich provides plenty of common sense information, tips and examples in an easy-to-understand style. Well worth reading.

For what it's worth your editor's advice is: if your lungs hurt more than your legs, pedal slower, if your legs hurt more than your lungs, increase your cadence.