Spinning And mashing

[Phil]

Hello, Can someone please explain to me what the terms
Spinning and mashing mean? Many thanks.

[Randy Rhine]

mashing = low rpm, lotsa muscle power "mashing" down on
the pedals spinning = high rpm, not as much muscle force
on the pedals

Phil wrote:
> Hello, Can someone please explain to me what the terms
> Spinning and mashing mean? Many thanks.