The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

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How to Train Torque Without Just Grinding Bigger Gears

How to Train Torque Without Just Grinding Bigger Gears24. Aug.21 Min.

Torque training has become almost synonymous with low-cadence riding. But simply dropping to 60 RPM doesn't guarantee you're producing more force or creating the adaptation you're after. Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the relationship between torque, cadence, power, and force production; explains why the gym may be the best place to raise your strength ceiling; and shows where low-cadence work actually belongs in a cyclist's training year. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly t...