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Cadence
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The speed at which the pedals turn, measured in Revolutions Per Minute. Inexperienced cyclists tend to ride in higher gears than they should, pedaling at a slower cadence. When walking the legs swing like pendulums, at a natural rate. When pedaling, thelegs are more like connecitng rods attached to the crankshaft of an engine, and can spin much faster.
Most experienced cyclists pedal at cadences in the range of 70-90 RPM. This puts less strain on the joints, particularly the knees. Racing cyclists often use even higher cadences for bursts of acceleration.
