Originally posted by ricstern
just to emphasize my previous point: neither low cadence easy work or low cadence at high power will incease strength. even at seemingly low cadence/high power the forces are very low
Ok, if strength is the ability to generate force, then for a given power output, a lower cadence would require a higher average force, but the feet would travel through less distance relative to a higher cadence. With regards to "increase strength", there needs to be a reference for comparison. Some people I work with could increase their strength by riding around the block a few times, whereas a world class power lifter would likely loose strength on even the most strentgh oriented bicycle program.
it isn't going to have much use if any use for a pursuit rider (in terms of strength gain), but may for the skill aspect of starting. it'll have even less (i.e. zero) use for mountainous (road) racing
I would think the force generated would be greatest from a standing start than from any other portion of the event.
agreed. but, isn't this the opposite of what you previously said, i.e. you recommended reducing training along with energy intake
Sorry, that was a typo
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edited by Ric Stern to make the quotes/reply correct