Originally posted by Pete Clark
The few times this commuting cyclist has stood up on the pedals (in traffic,) I have found myself naturally standing and spinning at the same time. Though I'm not able to continue this for long, it sure is fun while it lasts! (a few seconds...)
Training that includes "running" might really pay off if you are able to use it on the road.
There's a distinction between what they call
- running
- climbing in a standing position
- jumps
For jumps you alternate between being seated and pedalling while standing up... it can be from 1-4 revolutions seated and then 1-4 revs standing.. looks very much like a quad exercise. Builds strong legs, but has no real 'every day' equivalent in cycling.
The climbing mimicks the everyday position, as the only way how I cycle standing up is, by pedalling slowly or perhaps in a fairly normal pace.. this is the way how I nearly always 'sprint' away from traffic lights and occasionally climb hills, especially short hills.
But I never, ever have 'run' , that is, spun circles like a mad woman while standing up... it's so much easier to do this seated.. oh well, I suppose it works yet other muscles..
However it still leaves me with the question
- should I try to do the same desperately
- should I do an 'assisted' run, by supporting my upper body more
- should I refrain from doing this and spin my legs silly while seated...
Ivana