Clarity being reqested on Pedalling method

[KnottedYet]

Sure it switches muscle groups. It switches to something that is overall less efficient. The OP had a quote about efficient pedalling.

(exceptions are, of course, folks who have trained to have their peak power differently than others)

Ride your ride, folks. Don't be uptight about switching things around as you get fatigued. Everyone does it.

Everyone, take a deep breath! Breathe in.... repeat after me: whatever feels best when I ride is best.... breathe out.... breathe in.... repeat after me: I don't have to get uptight about studies and techniques... breathe out.... breathe in.... repeat after me: I don't have to compare myself to everyone else.... breathe out.... breathe in.... repeat after me: I'm ok, you're ok.... breathe out.... breathe in... repeat after me: all bikes are beautiful, and so are all riders, I don't need to feel insecure about my bike or my technique... breathe out