Originally Posted by
berner
Greg LeMond, who knows something about pedaling, having won the TDF, suggests that, at the bottom of the pedal stroke, round out that stroke by scraping the foot back as if getting rid of dog doo. Some people actively lift the foot for the up stroke. Basically, keep it smooth.
That.
Also, a good technique for reason of unloading the extra weight from the up-pedal in order to removal pedal resistance.