Talk:Cadence (cycling)
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The following comments were added to Cadence (cycling) by annonymus user 82.198.250.18 without any edit summary and without any source references. I'll happily Wikify them and put them back in the article if suitable references can be produced. Oops, forgot to sign myself Murray Langton 15:38, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
Cadence and fitness levels
It is believed that higher cadences are not suitable for those who are not skilled in the sport of cycling and for those who do not have high levels of fitness.
The following is a guide to those attempting higher cadences and speeds - find the section that best describes you:
Cadence = 70 Speed = 15 mph Time = 5mins Weight = 12stone Heart rate = 160-180 Possible problems = at this cadence early muscle fatigue can be brought on and experts recommend spending time building up stamina levels using weights. Swimming is particularly effective.
Cadence = 75 Speed = 18 mph Time = 4mins Weight = 14stone Heart rate = 160-210 Possible problems = feet can slip from pedals as cadence increases and on occasion this had led to ankle and calf injuries, and in some exceptional cases back injuries. Good precautions are toe clips and lycra cycling tights to prevent fabric getting caught in the chain which can cause greater damage to the cyclist. For those particularly inexperienced stabilisers are advised.
Cadence = 80 Speed = 20 mph Time = 4.30mins Weight = 15stone Heart rate = 160-220 Possible problems = people at this weight and cadence often have difficulties maintaining their rpm at this level (this should not be affected by the type of bike in use). If this problem persists, we advise consulting your doctor prior to undertaking further cadence training. However, pro-cycling shorts (with extra padding) have been found by some to aide comfort and hence the ability to try to reach these levels is enhanced.
