I have been riding bikes for almost two decades now but I have only been on a trainer for three months or so. Yesterday I realized that for the past three months I have not been properly using my smart trainers ERG mode (mostly I was shifting gears like a mad man and my cadence fluctuated 40-50 rpms just to “hit” the power objectives).
So, yea yesterday I was perusing the forum and I came across something @mcneese.chad said here:
“Ignore the power target. Instead, focus on your cadence and make it as smooth as possible. Let the app and trainer do the work to hit the target.”
I gave it a shot today and holy cow did it make a huge difference. I had no idea that ERG mode would get my power on target and all I had to do was keep my cadence smooth. Did not shift gears once the whole workout either.
HT @mcneese.chad
