Originally Posted by
FBinNY
The simple truth is that your weak quads may be your best friend. Don't focus on getting stronger, instead focus on getting faster with higher cadence at lower pedal force.
You don't have to be strong to ride a bike. That's what gears are for, so work on that cadence, and don't overmuscle the knees, which may be how you got into trouble the first time around.
How I got in trouble the first time was being a 200 pound strong safety in college, and taking on 260 pound pulling guards on the gridiron- and being crazy enough (or dumb enough) to keep doing it
Cadence is king from now on!