Bikecycling Reviews
Bikecycling Reviews
  • BIKE ART & HACKS
  • Cycling Tips
  • HEALTH & NUTRITION
  • Reviews
  • Our Expert Team
  • Bikes
    • Belt Drive
    • Bicycle
    • Brand
    • Cargo Bikes
    • Commuter
    • Electric Bike
    • Excersize
    • Fat Bike
    • Folding Bike
    • Gravel Bikes
    • Hybrid
    • Mountain Bike
    • Tricycle
  • BIKE ART & HACKS
  • Cycling Tips

Find Your Best Pedal Stroke

  • September 4, 2019
  • No comments
  • 1.7K views
  • 2 minute read
  • Megan Erickson
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0

Forget about forcing your pedal stroke to fit someone else’s form. It may be best to follow your inclinations.

SWEATING OVER THE EXACT MECHANICS of your pedal stroke may be for naught. A new French study found that how you pedal isn’t nearly as important as how well you do it. Sound confusing? The basic idea, explained study author François Hug, Ph.D., is that muscles can be employed differently but produce similar power.

For the testing, the researchers from France’s National Institute for Sports and Physical Education recruited 11 elite cyclists . Cyclists on average had been biking for 8.5 years and logged 14,000 km in the previous season. The cyclists were then monitored pedaling at two intensity levels to measure muscle use and pedal forces.

There is variability in how cyclist use their muscles while cycling

Despite the highly-trained nature of the cyclists, Hug found something interesting. He found a wide variability in how the cyclists used their muscles and how much each muscle was called to work. At the same time, the cyclists worked equally hard with their differing pedal strokes to produce the same power.

“The results show that may not be a correct way to pedal, said Hug, Ph.D. “Different coordination strategies lead to approximately the same mechanical pattern.”

While the study shows there may not be a pedaling ideal, the research doesn’t mean you should forget about your form and start mashing away. Working on establishing a smooth and comfortable pedal stroke will still improve your speed by optimizing the muscle coordination, Hug found in his study. If you want to start developing your stroke or refine it a bit, check out our ideal pedal stroke developed by cycling biomechanics experts.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Megan Erickson

Megan is a giddy kipper and fresh graduate. She is proud that she can dedicate herself to cycling. She would like to transfer this happiness to a younger target group. Her goal is that cycling is experienced as more than normal and that people see that the bicycle is the solution for everything!

You May Also Like
View Post
  • Cycling Tips

Maximizing Cycling Performance: A Comprehensive Guide to the Muscles Used in Cycling

  • August 27, 2023
  • Andrew Hampsten
Why Are Bicycle Seats So Uncomfortable
View Post
  • Cycling Tips

Why Are Bicycle Seats So Uncomfortable? Understanding the Factors and Solutions

  • August 25, 2023
  • Andrew Hampsten
Can You Put Tubes in Tubeless Tires
View Post
  • Cycling Tips

Can You Put Tubes in Tubeless Tires: Debunking the Myth and Exploring the Advantages of Tubeless Technology

  • August 24, 2023
  • Andrew Hampsten
Mastering the Art of Bicycle Assembly: Unleashing the Secrets Behind Building Your Two-Wheeled Companion
View Post
  • Cycling Tips

Mastering the Art of Bicycle Assembly: Unleashing the Secrets Behind Building Your Two-Wheeled Companion

  • August 24, 2023
  • Andrew Hampsten
View Post
  • Cycling Tips

Evaluating the Performance and Benefits of Vision Wheels: A Comprehensive Analysis

  • August 24, 2023
  • Andrew Hampsten
View Post
  • Cycling Tips

Maxxis Tires: A Comprehensive Review of Performance and Quality

  • August 24, 2023
  • Andrew Hampsten
View Post
  • Cycling Tips

Are Genesis Bikes Good? Exploring the Quality and Reliability of Genesis Bicycles

  • August 24, 2023
  • Andrew Hampsten
View Post
  • BIKE ART & HACKS
  • Cycling Tips

The Evolution and Mechanics of Bicycle Derailleurs: A Comprehensive Guide

  • August 23, 2023
  • Andrew Hampsten

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • How to Hang a Bicycle in a Garage: Maximizing Space and Ensuring Safety

    • August 27, 2023
    View Post
  • How Many Calories Do You Burn Bicycle Riding?

    • August 27, 2023
    View Post
  • Understanding Bicycle Wheel Sizes: A Comprehensive Guide to Measuring and Choosing the Right Wheel for Optimal Performance

    • August 27, 2023
    View Post
  • Demystifying the Calorie Burn of Bicycling: How Many Calories Does Riding a Bicycle Actually Burn?

    • August 27, 2023
    View Post
  • Maximizing Cycling Performance: A Comprehensive Guide to the Muscles Used in Cycling

    • August 27, 2023
    View Post
Recent Posts
  • How to Hang a Bicycle in a Garage: Maximizing Space and Ensuring Safety
  • How Many Calories Do You Burn Bicycle Riding?
  • Understanding Bicycle Wheel Sizes: A Comprehensive Guide to Measuring and Choosing the Right Wheel for Optimal Performance
  • Demystifying the Calorie Burn of Bicycling: How Many Calories Does Riding a Bicycle Actually Burn?
  • Maximizing Cycling Performance: A Comprehensive Guide to the Muscles Used in Cycling
Categories
  • Bicycle
  • BIKE ART & HACKS
  • Bike Tour
  • Bikes
  • Compare
  • Cycling Tips
  • HEALTH & NUTRITION
  • How To
  • Hybrid
  • Mountain Bike
  • Reviews
Bikecycling Reviews

Input your search keywords and press Enter.