Cycling knee pain is most often caused by saddle position (too low = anterior knee pain at the front; too high or too far back = posterior pain behind the knee), incorrect cleat alignment (toe-in/toe-out aggravates IT band), or sudden increases in mileage or hill work. The fastest fix: drop your saddle 5 mm if … Read more
Speed wobble is something that I’ve unfortunately experienced multiple times in my bike racing career – and while I’ve been lucky in that it’s never caused a serious accident, it has certainly knocked my confidence when descending at speed during the races in which it happened.
Down the years, I’ve picked up plenty of knowledge both on the triggers of speed wobble and how to avoid and react to it – and today I want to share that experience with you to help you descend safely.
As an experienced personal trainer and sports massage therapist, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of muscle imbalances on cyclists, both novice and experienced. These imbalances have the potential not only to hinder your performance on the bike but can also lead to a range of overuse injuries, from minor aches and pains to more … Read more
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?
Recent years have seen the growth of specialist bicycle insurance companies with policies that aim to bridge this gap and provide coverage that meets the needs of cyclists.
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.
The best pre-ride warm-up for cyclists is a 5-minute dynamic routine: leg swings (10 each side, front-back and side-side), hip circles (10 each direction), bodyweight squats (10 reps), walking lunges with rotation (10 total), arm circles (10 each direction), and 30 seconds of high knees. Skip static stretches before riding — research shows they reduce … Read more
To treat road rash from a cycling crash: rinse the wound with cool running water for 5+ minutes to flush debris (a bath/shower is fine). Use mild soap to clean around the wound (not in it). Apply antiseptic ointment (Polysporin or similar). Cover with a non-stick dressing (Adaptic or Telfa) and change daily until it … Read more
Spending hours in the saddle during a long ride can leave your body feeling stiff, sore, and tight. The main things on your mind In the final miles of a long ride are likely to be the blissful feeling of stepping into a relaxing shower to wash away the sweat and grime of the road … Read more
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 in cyclists is most often caused by poor bike fit (saddle too high or low, reach too long), weak core muscles, and tight hip flexors. Fix the fit first — then add core work and hip mobility — and most riders see significant relief within 4-6 weeks. Below, we cover causes, fit … Read more