Or-----------------other cyclist could ride as I do. I ride for fun and exercise. I dont follow conventional racing "wisdom", nor do I try to over think every nuance of cycling while I ride. As far a cadence goes, I ride at a cadence that feels right at the time. Occasionally I do think about cadence. It usually occurs when am riding down hill. I shift up and slow my cadence down to probably 50 or so. I think my usual cadence on the flats is around 75 or 80. Sometimes when I seem to feel strong I will charge us a short hill with a cadence of maybe 100. All in all as I say my cadence varies with how I feel at the time. Bottom line, just ride and have fun, you are not in France on the Tour!!!