| When cyclists talk about cadence they are referring to | | | | is completely different. Yet with racing cyclists the |
| the number of revolutions that they crank makes each | | | | differences in their preferred cadences are very small |
| minute as the pedals are turned. This in layman's terms | | | | compared to those people who just enjoy cycling for |
| simply is the speed at which the cyclist pedals or turns | | | | pleasure rather than as a competitive sport. |
| the pedals on the bike as they ride. | | | | What is important to note that each cyclist will have his |
| Most cyclists will have a certain cadence speed which | | | | own particular range of cadences that he prefers and |
| they feel comfortable with when they are out riding. | | | | are much smaller than the general ranges which have |
| Today a lot of bicycles come with a large number of | | | | been previously listed above? But what their preferred |
| gears so it makes it possible for a cyclist to stick to a | | | | cadences are will actually influence the number as well |
| cadence that they prefer through a wide range of | | | | as the range of gears that they have on their bicycle |
| different speeds at which they are traveling. Normally | | | | and which they feel are appropriate for the conditions |
| a typical cyclist will look at having a cadence of | | | | in which they ride. |
| between 60 and 80 revs per minute (rpm), whilst | | | | Today there are many company's who produce |
| professional (racing) cyclists will look at theirs being | | | | devices for measuring the cadence on a person's |
| between 80 and 120 rpm. However sprint cyclists will | | | | bicycle such as the Vetta V100 wireless cadence kit. |
| normally be able to manage 170 rpm for very short | | | | These small computers are mounted on to the |
| distances. Lance Armstrong one of the worlds well | | | | handlebars of the users bicycle and then a small |
| known professional cyclists is able to produce a | | | | magnet is placed close to the pedal sprocket. Then as |
| cadence of 120 rpm. | | | | the rider is out cycling or competing in a race they will |
| However there are many cyclists that believe one | | | | see on the small computer screen (which is mounted |
| form of cadence is much more efficient than another. | | | | to the handlebars) displays their cadence information. |
| But the actual cadence that is preferred by each rider | | | | |