Spinning vs Mashing

[cricketk]

I've just started doing the one-legged cycling drills. I am definitely pedaling in 'squares' rather than 'circles', but am already noticing a difference in comfort and speed across my commute.

[Catrin]

I think that I want to get more comfy on the clipless pedals in general before I start clipping out with one foot for drills, but will certainly do this. In spinning class I've tried to focus for months now on pedaling in circles - but of course it isn't the same thing as being on the bike - the bike is so much more dynamic.

Thanks for the tips!

[Becky]

I do one-legged drills on the trainer- livens up the "hamster wheel" workouts and no falling issues

[indysteel]

I do one-legged drills on the trainer- livens up the "hamster wheel" workouts and no falling issues

Yeah; I'm not a big fan of doing one-legged drills on the road. I typically save that kind of thing for the spin bike or trainer.

[Catrin]

Yeah; I'm not a big fan of doing one-legged drills on the road. I typically save that kind of thing for the spin bike or trainer.

Great idea - and since I've promised myself a trainer for my Christmas present to myself... Not that they are my favorite things but even if I like winter riding, there will be periods this winter when I won't want to ride.

I still fight the urge to coast downhill - though I find that I am far more comfy pedaling downhill now that I'm attached to the bike. I need to get accustomed to shifting into the big chain downhill though.

[KnottedYet]

Here's what you need for winter riding:


Then you won't need a trainer, which you say isn't your favorite thing anyway.
Not sure about single leg drills in snow boots on this baby, though...

[Biciclista]

Here's what you need for winter riding:


Then you won't need a trainer, which you say isn't your favorite thing anyway.
Not sure about single leg drills in snow boots on this baby, though...

eeek, what tires!!