Originally Posted by
chinarider
... I find that if I get over 100, I lose power. I seem to be most efficient in the low 80s to low 90s range (as measured by speed, not a power meter). That just seems to be my sweet spot. Granted, I'm not doing any training specifically aimed at raising cadence.Am I missing something?
+1 to that. I am missing it too. I know some really strong experienced riders who spin mostly in the 80s. They are not racers of course... just people who ride centuries at respectable speeds, sometimes for days on end. No defense of mashing intended, but I don't see spinning over 100 in my future. I'm 62 and can spin 90ish but 80-84 is really my sweet spot. But perhaps with more experience I will change my ways....
Spinning fast as part of recovery is interesting though...!