Question: I’m a “masher” when I pedal. I push down hard. My riding friends say I need to develop a smoother pedal stroke. Why? — Bill B. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: The short answer is, “Mashers” waste energy. According to biomechanist Jeff Broker, Ph.D, there’s a great deal of oscillation in the pedal stroke. A … Continue reading What’s the Value of a Smooth Pedal Stroke?