As a result, the cadence that results in the best possible performance during the variety of cycling tasks experienced by cyclists appears to be multifaceted. Consequently, future research exploring the best possible cadence to select during cycling should examine a number of factors (i.e. power, neuromuscular fatigue, efficiency, blood flow and comfort) that may be associated with maximising performance outcomes. In particular, the influence of training at various cadences on performance and physiological adaptations requires further examination. Based on previous research, it would appear that muscle force and neuromuscular fatigue might be reduced, and cycling power output maximised, with relatively high pedal rates (100-120rpm). However, such high pedal rates increase the metabolic cost of cycling, especially at low power outputs (≤ 200W). As a result, short duration sprint cycling performance might be optimised with the adoption of fast pedal rates (~120rpm). Due to the influence that fast pedal rates have been shown to impart on cycling mechanics, cycling efficiency and fatigue development, performance in longer duration events might be enhanced from use of slightly slower cadences (~90-100rpm). During ultra-endurance cycling, performance might be improved by using relatively low cadences (70-90rpm), since cycling economy is improved and energy demands are lowered.