Always remember cycling is suppose to be an aerobic sport. If you want to go anaerobic, go lift weights. Much more efficient and 'sides will build more muscle to aid in aerobic sports.
Efficiently in cycling is acheived through spinning. If you can maintain 80 - 90 rpms in a higher gear, more power to you. If you can do that over 20-30-40 miles even better. But mashing generally means you are grinding away, maybe doing 50-60 rpms in a high gear. Anytime you are over 80 rpms you are spinning. SS guys don't have the luxury of high or low gears - they have a gear. The one gear they choose is designed to suit all needs.
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