How to pedal correctly??

There is no such thing as a perfect pedal stroke.

You will find endless debates on it, and products out there designed to capitalize on each different part of the debate (Q Rotor chainrings, Powercranks, etc.).

Pulling up on every stroke allows me to run much faster, Pushing down allows me to bike faster, (when i say pushing down I mean pulling up on the pedal using more of my calf and knees instead of my quads) watching the olympics you see power bikers like Matt reed, (well not in the olympics but in some other events) totally rock on the bike but fade away on the run.  Whereas the top finishers in the olympics had perfect pedal strokes which propelled them into 5 minute mile machines. 

Does anyone have a good guide or something talking on pedal strokes and proper bike fitting in accordance to legs/ foot placement?

I'm with you.....I smell a conspiracy

This american way of thinking is the reason why the USA doesnt win at the highest level of International distance.  IE: olympics...

nice link I was looking for something like that.  thx

sooo...you are seeking free pro-level coaching and advice from an American-based beginner forum...because you know we're all high level olympic International distance racers here? Gotcha.

So let me get this straight ....... you've got two different USAC (USA Cycling) coaches telling you the same thing, and you don't believe them???

Efficiency in pedaling comes the same way efficient running happens.  With time and experience doing the exercise.

How bad can a persons pedal stroke be, really?  Just do what feels natural and you're 99% of the way there.  For the amateur athlete the biggest thing you can do to improve performance is to increase your fitness = ride lots (which will also result in improved pedal efficiency).

Oh, Oh, Oh...

PowerCranks!

and no, I'm not a friend of Frank Day

or a coach

or an olympic athlete

or an American with poor training methodology

I've done some Computrainer/Spin Scan sessions with my coach which have helped my pedaling technique.  I had some significant imbalance issues that we were able to identify and correct.  Pedaling is not unlike your swim stroke or golf swing.  Once you know what good technique "feels" like you need the repetition out on the road to reinforce it and build muscle memory.

Mark 

Well, we've got Tom D. over here, but I seriously doubt (hope and pray) that we don't end up with the usual Day vs. Coggan argument.  We like to keep things civil over here, remember?

But as I said, don't let us change your mind. Focus on pedalling techique a lot, that will help you win your next race. Running fitness or execution has nothing to do how fast you can run off the bike 

 Now just imagine this bike with a set of PowerCranks!

Muscle memory, sounds like a plan.

btw, Canadians #$#$  %^^&%