Originally Posted by
FrenchFit
Spin class pushed me higher-faster. On the intervals you're encouraged to push it up to 110-120, you find you're rarely dropping below 85. It translated over to real riding almost immediately. As annoying as spin class was, it served several purposes; cadence, good for practicing aggressive out the saddle sprints, ...
+1 I do spinning classes in the winter occasionally and they are very useful. The high cadence definitely translates and they improved my standing climbs significantly.