Thread: Why do road bikers stand up on easy parts?
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Old 08-24-10 | 08:31 PM
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Bikes: 2009 Cannondale CAAD5, ~1994 Peugeot Success

From above:
  • Change in position
  • A little bit of muscle work rather than cardio, briefly
  • Often less exertion overall required than flicking up through 8 gears to speed
  • Faster (again, often).
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