Cycling out of the Saddle

2021年10月20日 — Cycling out of the saddle is a great way to get an extra boost on the bike, but there's a technique to doing it effectively and safely.

2023年10月9日 — Ideally, Bouillod says, you want your out-of-the-saddle cadence to be 5-10 rpm lower than when you're in the saddle. Reducing your cadence in ...

Typically, the most efficient way to climb is in the saddle. This makes the best use of your gluteal muscles and places less anaerobic stress on the body.

Let the bike rock rhythmically side to side in an arc of about 6 inches (judged by the movement of the handlebar stem). This gives each leg a direct push ...

Riding out of the saddle is inherently less efficient than sitting, but it's also more powerful. When you stand and pedal, you can use the anaerobic power from ...