Spin and Coast

In my last post I mentioned a technique for going fast on flats with a single speed. The technique involved alternately spinning fast and coasting. I have now tried this technique several times and it does seem to work. Over a period of 1 to 2 minutes I can increase my average speed by 10% over a constant cadence. However this does require some training as after a minute I'm starting to slow due to fatigue. With some specific training I think I can extend my time to over 2 minutes with minimal fatigue. That should cover most fast flat sections in races around here.

I am also continuing to work on maintaining momentum in turns and climbs. There is a definite technique needed to ride a single speed fast. The bonus is that it will also help you ride a geared bike faster.

Mike