Training & Nutrition - Why do some of us move forward on the seat when we HAMMER?

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531Aussie

01-22-05, 08:49 PM

I'm talking about absolute hammering -- like, 90+% of Max HR.

Some elite riders seem to do it, too.

Does this mean the seat is too high or too far back?

Or is it just a time trial thing?
http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2005/jan05/AORC05/?id=AORC053/IMG_4631

Thanks

Trekke

01-22-05, 08:56 PM

Wow. Hadn't thought about this. Next time I hammer I will see. I always thought being back in the saddle gave me more leverage and power. Don't know what I subconciously do though. Will get back to ya.

Guest

01-22-05, 09:54 PM

Simply forward momentum from pushing through your sprints. It's most apparent when cyclists are doing an all out sprint.

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