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What Is Bike Fitting? (And The 6 Essential Benefits of a Bike Fit)

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When I first started cycling, one bit of advice I always got was to get a bike fit. I was told going through the bike fitting process would completely change my cycling. 

Many people disagree with this and feel a bike fitting isn’t always necessary. Interestingly enough, many professionals in the pro peloton openly admit to not having a bike fit and not feeling the need to. 

It leaves a lot of cyclists asking the question: do you really need a bike fit?

Hip Pain Cycling? Everything You Need To Know

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When you’re putting in a lot of miles or hours in the saddle, whether outdoors or on an exercise bike, you might find that you’re dealing with various aches and pains.

One of the most common complaints is hip pain cycling issues.

In this guide, we will discuss common causes of cycling hip pain and hip flexor pain cycling, as well as ways to reduce the risk of hip pain biking.

Taken A Tumble? How To Treat Road Rash

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Whether you’re a veteran of the road or a complete beginner, we all come off our bikes at some point. In this case, most of the time, your injuries will likely be restricted to minor skin abrasions called road rash. However, of course, it’s possible to experience more severe injuries. If you experience persistent numbness, … Read more

How Can You Prevent Injury While Cycling? 6 Common Cycling Injuries And How To Avoid Them

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Some people are more prone to sports injuries, while others will very rarely experience any at all. If you belong to the latter group, it’s possible that you hardly ever worry about how to avoid injury. However, if you don’t take the necessary precautions or know how to deal with pain when it occurs, you … Read more

Lower Back Pain Cycling? Here’s How to Fix That

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Cycling has many benefits for our bodies and minds. It’s a great cardio workout and works lots of muscles. The problem with cycling is that you can spend hours hunched over in the same position, which puts lots of stress on certain parts of your body. Therefore, there is a good chance you have had … Read more

Cycling Knee Pain: The 5 Causes And How To Banish It

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Knee pain after cycling is obviously very unwelcome. Cycling knee pain can start off as a twinge or niggling discomfort, but it can become a more severe problem if you don’t address it. Over time cycling knee pain can turn into chronic, excruciating pain that can result in time off riding. Serious cases can even … Read more

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