Looking for other ways to tell the story. Sometimes a slightly different approach can make a huge impact, connecting another dot or opening us to another idea or possibility. Here are two takes on the importance of the pedal rotation. Coach Evans talks about using the CT Spin Scan polar graph and the link is a detailed examination of the toe-heel relationship we employ (with our without focus) on each pedal rotation. Both are fully loaded with data, info and valid coaching tips.
Personally, I prefer the 'neutral alignment' approach allowing your individual bio-mechanics to set the default position. After that, with concentration and an eye towards efficiency, increased optimal muscle recruitment will follow. Oh, yeah and with practice. With these techniques, coaching services and practice, we can only get better. As Eddy Merckx once said when asked how to become a World Champion, "Ride a lot."
http://www.perfectcondition.ltd.uk/Articles/Pedalling/LFC%20ideas/LFC%20Notes.htm
http://www.evanscoaching.com
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3 comments:
Why can't you just look at watts and then adjust to get optimal output?
Mr. Evans is saying put a lot of force near top and thru 11 o'clock to 3 o'clock, bilaterally. Duh?!
Variables, mainly. Body position, seat height, cleat position, level of physical fitness and the ability to focus all play a part. The overstroke is the power phase, EVERYTHING else creates efficient wattage, so which is more important? That is what spin scan was designed to illustrate. You DO look at watts for optimal output, but most times the position that accomplishes this is not your normal stroke or position, therefore using the data, understanding what it is telling you, making the sometimes minute changes, and then spending XXX hours perfecting it, becomes the challenge. Coaching, after all, is like consulting, somebody is telling you what you already know (in a different way.)
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