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Zwifters

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larkim Feb 2021 12:39pm, 24 Feb 2021 13,598 posts	0 larkim I'm similarly baffled though as I actually have a naturally high running cadence. Long runs I'll hit about 185 and my last 10-ish K race I averaged 199. I should say that probably 75-85 (150-170) is where cycling feels most comfortable - I don't prefer 70 vs 100, it's just that in the Zwift sessions the cadence diktats are usually one or the other, and I grimace at the 100rpm sets and look forward to the 70rpm sets. Happy to persist with the training, and though I know the cadence hit doesn't contribute to earning stars on the workout I still do ensure I hit them! (Funnily enough my whippet son is being prodded by a physio to up his cadence from a langourous 150-ish into the 170s to help him address some tendon issues. He thinks my running cadence is hilariously fast when we run together.)
Gobi Feb 2021 12:49pm, 24 Feb 2021 73,319 posts	0 Gobi I race between 90 / 130 rpm unless the climb goes beyond my gears , largely ride at 90/110 I like the smoooth feel of 90 plus As said - lower cadence works the muscles more , higher the CV system However they are not mutually exclusive and science says anything you want it to say if you do enough research. I have a fast cadence when I run, 5km actually races will see me over 200 cadence average There is no right or wrong answer, both can be trained
Northern Exile Feb 2021 1:11pm, 24 Feb 2021 7,406 posts	0 Northern Exile The training program I've been following has repeatedly stated the importance of 90rpm as the optimum/sweet spot cadence.
Yorkshire Pie Feb 2021 1:12pm, 24 Feb 2021 14,022 posts	0 Yorkshire Pie I do tend to average around 90 on the turbo - my cadence always seems to be lower on the road though.
Chrisull Feb 2021 2:15pm, 24 Feb 2021 17,259 posts	0 Chrisull Lunch time spin -have been for 2 months trying to get under 16 mins on Watopia hilly route. Today 15.08, almost a minute pb. Also if the ride had lasted 20 mins, probably have broken my ftp best as well.
MsG Feb 2021 2:48pm, 24 Feb 2021 1,816 posts	0 MsG My running cadence is naturally 90. Cycling is more like 75-80 but after all the cadence work in the zwift training plan 85 is feeling better. 100 takes some getting into. 105+ I have to really work the core to prevent bouncing on the saddle.
Northern Exile Feb 2021 2:53pm, 24 Feb 2021 7,407 posts	0 Northern Exile 105 is terrible, I also have to work hard at not bouncing
Northern Exile Feb 2021 2:54pm, 24 Feb 2021 7,408 posts	0 Northern Exile Thought: Is that why Shimano branded their groupset thus?
lammo Feb 2021 2:54pm, 24 Feb 2021 10,430 posts	0 lammo Nice one Chrisull, I need a new cadence sensor...
Gobi Feb 2021 4:33pm, 24 Feb 2021 73,323 posts	0 Gobi All relative- I don't get bouncy until above 130