What is Cadence?

When cyclists talk about cadence they are referring to the number of revolutions that they crank makes each minute as the pedals are turned. This in laymans terms simply is the speed at which the cyclist pedals or turns the pedals on the bike as they ride.

Most cyclists will have a certain cadence speed which they feel comfortable with when they are out riding. Today a lot of bicycles come with a large number of gears so it makes it possible for a cyclist to stick to a cadence that they prefer through a wide range of different speeds at which they are traveling. Normally a typical cyclist will look at having a cadence of between 60 and 80 revs per minute (rpm), whilst professional (racing) cyclists will look at theirs being between 80 and 120 rpm. However sprint cyclists will normally be able to manage 170 rpm for very short distances. Lance Armstrong one of the worlds well known professional cyclists is able to produce a cadence of 120 rpm.

However there are many cyclists that believe one form of cadence is much more efficient than another. but the actual cadence that is preferred by each rider is completely different. Yet with racing cyclists the differences in their preferred cadences are very small compared to those people who just enjoy cycling for pleasure rather than as a competitive sport.

What is important to note that each cyclist will have his own particular range of cadences that he prefers and are much smaller than the general ranges which have been previously listed above? but what their preferred cadences are will actually influence the number as well as the range of gears that they have on their bicycle and which they feel are appropriate for the conditions in which they ride.

Today there are many companys who produce devices for measuring the cadence on a persons bicycle such as the Vetta V100 wireless cadence kit. These small computers are mounted on to the handlebars of the users bicycle and then a small magnet is placed close to the pedal sprocket. Then as the rider is out cycling or competing in a race they will see on the small computer screen (which is mounted to the handlebars) displays their cadence information.

To find out how you can measure your cadence with the Vetta V100 wireless cadence kit visit www.cyclocomputerreview.com

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Sonic the Hedgehog, Long Live The Legend

sonic the Hedgehog truely is a legendary video game icon. He smashed his way onto the gaming scene back in 1991 when SEGA first brought you the super fast, blue blur character.

Known for his rebellious attitude and signature speed, sonic has made a name for himself in the gaming world and has no plans of fading away anytime soon.

Not only can you find sonic games on the original SEGA console, you can find sonic games on next generation consoles including the Wii, PS3, PSP and xbox 360.

sonic and the secret Rings was released for the Wii console on February 20, 2007. sonic brought his trademark speed and rebellious attitude to the Wii in his first solo adventure since he was first introduced, back in 1991. The gameplay is simple, but challenging and sonic soars through the game at top speeds!

sonic the Hedgehog is the title for the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles. This video game was created in order to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the sonic the Hedgehog franchise. It was released November 14, 2006 for the xbox 360 and january 30, 2007 for the xbox 360.

sonic Rivals was released November 24, 2006 for the PSP handheld console. custom built for the Playstation portable, sonic Rivals is a unique head-to-head racing experience!

While these newer games are all the rage, you can also find great sonic games on other consoles as well, including the ps2, Gamecube, xbox, Gameboy Advance and Nintendo DS. The SEGA mascot brings fun and excitement to all the video games and drags some friends along for the fun. Some friends included are Miles Tails Prower, Amy Rose Hedgehog, Shadow the Hedgehog, Knuckles Echidna and Cream the Rabbit. And, of course, Sonic's arch enemy, Dr. Eggman, shoves his way into games as well.

Oh, but wait! The fun does'nt stop there. Die hard sonic the Hedgehog fans have created fun and exciting sonic flash Games for gamers to play online. They are browser based games that are creative, fun and addicting. Yes, you may find yourself playing these games for hours on end! One of my favorite sonic Online Games is Ultimate flash sonic. It's an amazing remake of the classic SEGA Genesis game, sonic the Hedgehog.

To learn more about sonic the Hedgehog games and play sonic games online, visit the Ultimate sonic the Hedgehog Fan Site, http://www.SonicGame.info

Kristen Crane has been a Sonic the Hedgehog fan since he was first introduced in 1991. http://www.sonicgame.info

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