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Originally Posted by hamsterpower
Actually, for endurance minded cyclists, We all are pulling. Focusing on pulling up the clipped in pedals while letting the pedal down makes for an efficient spin instead of a push push push stroke, and uses all new muscles. Save the pushing for your breath. focus on blowing the bad air out and let the lungs fill passively.
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Actually, the best cyclists Almost lift the weight of their legs off the rising pedals. The clip is to help maintain contact. Sure, you can pull up for a full ankling sprint, but your lungs can't keep up with that torque output. In general, it is hard to learn to lift the legs, because it makes the seat hurt more.