Sore legs

Javier said:

I've noticed that if I spin at my usual comfortable cadence of about
100-105 rpm for my usual ride I end up with legs that are sore for a
day after my ride. However, if I push higher gears at a cadence of
90-95 for the same ride my legs are never sore but my knees take a
beating. Besides having to push higher gears, which I really don't like
am I doing something wrong when I'm spinning at 100-105 rpm which
causes soreness?

You are probably fighting yourself in your cycle. Make sure you pedal
smoothly and you can also try Eddy B's old suggestion of resting each
leag for one complete cycle out of every 10 or 20, by pulling up with
the other leg to compensate.

Your power application will be different at different RPMs due to the
resonances in your legs etc causing bouncing etc. Riding smoothly is
all about working with rather than against these natural cycles.

Note. All above is my personal take on this. I'm sure there are plenty
of other pedants who will give you completely different opinions.

Javier said:

I've noticed that if I spin at my usual comfortable cadence of about
100-105 rpm for my usual ride I end up with legs that are sore for a
day after my ride. However, if I push higher gears at a cadence of
90-95 for the same ride my legs are never sore but my knees take a
beating. Besides having to push higher gears, which I really don't like
am I doing something wrong when I'm spinning at 100-105 rpm which
causes soreness?

Javier

Maybe your higher cadence rides are more intense?

Joseph