What Is The Puppy Paws Cycling Position – And Why Was It Banned?
“Puppy paws” is a cycling term for resting your forearms on the handlebar tops to mimic an aero/TT position on a road bike. It’s banned in UCI mass-start racing as of 2026 due to crash risk but is still used in training and gravel racing. Below, we explain the technique, why it was banned, and … Read more