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[Roadrunner]

Thanks Roadraven. I didn't realise the ratio was just what gear you were in. I understand my gears high/low. It's this candence thing how do I know I'm turning at the required revs per min' if I don't have a counter?
Round here it's quite hilly. I'm just really aiming at getting better at going up them and basicly getting better at cycling full stop.On the flattish roads I'm averaging about 13 mph and on the hillier sections about 10mph. I don't know if that's good or not, but I'm hoping to improve.

[CorsairMac]

the easiest way if you don't have a cadenc counter is to count how many pedal strokes you take in a min - that would give you RPM or cadence. If you don't feel like counting Or you're pedaling so fast you can't keep count ( ) I believe the easiest way to "spin" - ride with as little resistence as you can. Just keep dropping the gears until you're maintaining 13 mph/kph? (I forget what you use there) without pushing the gear. I'd say without resistence but that can open a can of worms. It's how I visual it. If you feel like you're starting to push, drop down another gear. You don't want to be bouncing around on your seat but you shouldn't feel like your pushing the pedals as you ride. I know it sounds impossible to pedal faster and still maintain your speed, but you can...and your knees and legs will thank you!