High Cadence vs Low Cadence — Why Most Cyclists Pedal Wrong

For decades, cyclists have been told that spinning above 90 RPM is the "correct" way to ride, and that anything lower means you're mashing the gears like a beginner. This video breaks down where that advice actually came from, what the muscle fiber science really says, and why elite riders like Miguel Indurain and Chris Froome built championship careers on completely opposite cadence styles. We dig into the research on cycling economy, the knee-strain tradeoffs of low cadence, how terrain and fatigue change your ideal RPM, and how to actually test where your own efficient cadence sits instead of chasing a number borrowed from a pro whose body isn't yours. 🔔 Subscribe for more evidence-based cycling breakdowns 👍 Like this video if it changed how you think about cadence 💬 Comment your own cadence test results below #Cycling #RoadCycling #CyclingTips #Cadence #BikeTraining #CyclingScience