// Topics Covered In This Episode:
00:00 Intro
14:43 How power is produced through the pedal stroke
18:39 The muscle used for producing power on the bike
23:23 Torque effectiveness and the creation of an effective pedal stroke
28:16 Synchronizing the top and bottom of your pedal stroke

// LINKS
Articles:
Everything to Know About Pedaling to Maximize Your Cycling Power: https://www.bicycling.com/training/a2...

Why and When to Use LowCadence Intervals in Cycling Training: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/lo...

Cycling Cadence: How Fast Should You Pedal for Ideal Performance: https://www.bicycling.com/healthnutr...

Research:
Influence of duty cycle on the time course of muscle fatigue and the onset of neuromuscular compensation during exhaustive dynamic isolated limb exercise: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Optimal cadence selection during cycling : review article | International SportMed Journal: https://journals.co.za/doi/abs/10.105...


// GUEST
Charlie Livermore first worked in Pro Cycling in 1989 with the WheatiesSchwinn Cycling Team. Then he worked with Chris Carmichael at USA Cycling before spending three years with the Coors Lite Cycling Team, and finally seven years at the helm of the Volvo/Cannondale Pro MTB Team. In 2004, Charlie founded and operated a cycling performance center in Northern California. In 2006 he cofounded Continuum Sports, the management company of the BMC Pro Cycling Team. He joined CTS as a coach in 2011.


// HOST
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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