Cycling Quick Start Guide - Special Olympics
Cycling Quick Start Guide - Special Olympics
Cycling Quick Start Guide - Special Olympics
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Controlling Pedal Cadence<br />
<strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> <strong>Cycling</strong><br />
Coaches <strong>Quick</strong> <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Since pedaling is the primary method of getting a bike to move, it is very important that we understand cadence.<br />
Cadence is the number of pedal revolutions per minute (rpm’s) that we turn the crank over. By shifting gears we are<br />
able to maintain the perfect cadence. The ideal cadence will vary slightly from cyclist to cyclist due to individual style,<br />
but the average ideal rpm is around 90. That is, 90 pedal revolutions per minute.<br />
<strong>Cycling</strong> <strong>Quick</strong> <strong>Start</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>- January 2008 35
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