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CADENCE

Pedalling speed measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). Most cyclists are most efficient between 80-100 RPM, though optimal cadence varies by terrain, power output, and individual physiology.

Higher cadence shifts load from muscles to the cardiovascular system — less muscular fatigue, more oxygen demand. Lower cadence does the opposite — more torque per revolution, less cardio cost, but faster muscular fatigue. Time triallists and climbers tend toward 90-100 RPM; sprinters often drop to 80-85 RPM for maximum force. Low-cadence training (50-60 RPM drills) builds specific torque but should be used sparingly.