Most beginners think cycling is all about legs.

It's not. It's about cadence.

Here's what I see every time someone new gets on the bike: they push a massive gear slowly. It feels powerful. It burns out your legs in 20 minutes and destroys your knees over time.

The fix is simple — spin faster, not harder.

Target 85-95 RPM on flat ground. It'll feel weird at first. Your heart rate goes up. But within 2-3 weeks, your body adapts and your endurance skyrockets.

This one change will do more for your riding than any bike upgrade, any new kit, or any other tip you'll find online.

Start there. Everything else builds on top of it.