How do I stop mashing???

[sundial]

Maybe you're meant to be a masher.

[tctrek]

I've been doing one legged drills with the other foot unclipped. It really helps you to focus on the dead spots in your "circle". They are like bad habits and hard to fix, but I think I'm getting better. I really hate to spin and love to ride a big gear, but I also burn up my legs well before I should, so mashing a big gear is a no-no for me !!