For years, the optimal cadence has been a topic of huge debate in cycling. Should we spin fast like Chris Froome, or grind a big gear? And with everything else in cycling evolving - nutrition, crank lengths, tyre widths - has the science on cadence changed too? In this video, we dive deep into the latest research to find out what really matters. We managed to get exclusive data from Zwift to see how cadence changes across different types of rides for thousands of users. Plus, top coach and sports scientist Peter Leo (Team Jayco–AlUla) joins us to explain his groundbreaking research on fatigue resistance and why training your cadence "spectrum" could be the key to unlocking your next level of performance. Chapters ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro: I Was Wrong About Cadence 00:57 - What Is Cadence (RPM)? 01:53 - The High Cadence Debate: Chris Froome 02:28 - THE SCIENCE: The Dunst, Hesse & Ueberschär Study 03:17 - Zwift Data: How Cadence Changes With Intensity 03:55 - Power Loss vs. Cadence: The Wackwitz Study 04:54 - Power, Torque & Cadence: The Core Relationship 05:35 - How My Cadence Changed During A World Championship Race 06:31 - The Peter Leo Study: The Link Between Cadence & Fatigue 07:38 - EXPERT INSIGHT: Peter Leo Explains His Research 11:03 - Motorpacing: The Unseen Cadence Benefit 12:04 - Can You Train Your Cadence? 12:50 - Peter Leo's Recommended Cadence Training Session 16:54 - Conclusion: What This All Means For You Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides What's your preferred cadence? Let us know in the comments below! Watch more on GCN... 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Wanted - Blue Steel Imaginations - Sum Wave Vertigo - Shamgang #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #Cadence #Science 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Core Body Temperature: https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gtn GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn