This article suggests that not much power is to be used on the pull-back of the stroke. I think that cyclingtips' statement of 20% would be in the ballpark
"Zone 3 Even though you feel like you're pulling your foot through the back of the stroke, you're not. "When you look at even the best cyclists, they're losing power on the upstroke," says Carver. "The pedal is actually pushing your leg up, so the goal is to lose as little power as possible and get that foot out of the way."
joseph
· 8 months ago
you can see O'Grady warming up in this video. At about the 50second mark he starts to use the ankling technique that I've seen him use in a more pronounced fashion before. Can't find the video that CT is talking about though.
that's right - at the 50 sec mark of the video Stuey starts doing the pronounced ankling technique I've seen him do before. It must be something that's done intentionally depending on the situation instead of unconsciously all the time.
Stu
· 8 months ago
You can't use it for long periods. I use the technique when I'm climbing the steeper the grade the better. Try using it on your next climb as the article mentioned while your cadence is slowing. Ideal for stage races when your legs are smashed usually the next day. Takes practice and you'll need to train your mind more than anything. Once perfected its a very hand tool.
Its not about getting more power it's about saving your legs..When the hammer is down all bets are off (normal pedal strokes)
All Comments
"Zone 3 Even though you feel like you're pulling your foot through the back of the stroke, you're not. "When you look at even the best cyclists, they're losing power on the upstroke," says Carver. "The pedal is actually pushing your leg up, so the goal is to lose as little power as possible and get that foot out of the way."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK9iTjgoZME
Its not about getting more power it's about saving your legs..When the hammer is down all bets are off (normal pedal strokes)