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Hi, Im starting a new 70.3 plan on Saturday and im trying to decide between exporting the rides to Trainerroad or zwift. I cant see cadence information in the 80/20 70.3 workouts in TR. So my question is do the bike workouts include cadence and if so does TR and/or zwift pull the cadence info through when you sync? Thanks
Krzysztof is correct, we do not prescribe cadence in the workouts. However, we strongly recommend a cadence of 90rpm for any given intensity, at least as the terrain and gears allow for it.
Professional cyclists are dialed in to 90rpm regardless of the terrain or speed, and ensure their gearing allows for that high cadence even in hills. See Lucía, A.; Hoyos, J. & Chicarro, J. L. (August 2001). “Preferred pedaling cadence in professional cycling”. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 33 (8): 1361–1366.
David
David,
Is it 90 rpm or more or exactly 90 rpm?
I’ve noticed that I strive to go above 90 rpms (~110rpm) during my CCI workouts because it feels easier to go through high power interval with a high cadence. Am I cheating when I do this?
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