Originally Posted by
yankeefan
I learned that it was more energy efficient to rock your bike when riding out of the saddle as opposed to rocking your torso and keeping your bike straight, which is why I opt for the former.
I don't see why any rocking whatsoever is necessary. I'm not convinced that throwing either myself or my bike sideways improves on forward motion. As the Italian pros say, "Tranquillo".
But tom-A-to/tom-AH-to. We all have our own ways.