Pedal Pain: Understanding and Managing Metatarsalgia Cycling
As a cyclist, you may have experienced metatarsalgia at some point. It’s a common foot condition that can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the ball of your foot. If you're an avid cyclist, this can be a real nuisance. But don't worry, we've got...
How To Treat & Prevent Cycling Saddle Sores – A Complete Guide
Saddle sores are a common problem for cyclists. They form when the skin on your butt or surrounding area becomes irritated and inflamed. This can happen when you sit on the saddle for long periods of time or when your position is set up incorrectly. Alternatively,...
Sore Calves While Cycling – A Complete Guide To Calf Pain
Have you ever experienced sore calves when cycling? Don't worry, many cyclists have experienced pain, cramping, and tightness while riding. However, there any many causes behind these symptoms. So, knowing the causes and measures to prevent them from happening. Helping you ride pain-free. In this article, we...
Saddle Setback – UPDATED 2021 – Understanding Bike Saddle Offset
Saddle setback or commonly know as saddle fore-aft, refers to the position of the saddle in relation to the bottom bracket. Both setback and offset are important factors when it comes to your position on the bike and can affect both comfort, balance, and power. In...
Sit Bone Pain While Cycling? A Complete Bicycle Saddle Width Guide
Sit bone pain while cycling is a common issue cyclists face. Often this is related to the saddle. However, other factors such as overstretching, injury, and prolonged sitting can also cause pain in the sit bones while riding. In this article, we look at what may...
Twisted Pelvis & Hip Position While Cycling – A Complete Guide
Unfortunately, more than 90% of males and females feel the effects of a twisted pelvis cycling each day. While they might not know it directly, most cyclists sit on their saddle with a rotated pelvis. That means the body is out of alignment and places...
KOPS Method – A Complete Guide To Knee Over Pedal Spindle
Cycling should be a comfortable sport no matter if your riding for one or six hours. But to be comfortable, you need to be set up correctly on your bike. Even though bike fitting has been around for years many people still follow the KOPS...
Foot Pronation & Supination In Cycling – Understanding Cycling Cleat Position
The effects of over-pronation and supination while running are well understood. However, when it comes to foot pronation and supination in cycling, there isn't the same amount of information available. So, since foot pronation and supination in cycling are largely related to the position of your...
Cycling With No Power in Your Legs – What Does it Mean? UPDATED 2021
Cycling with no power in your legs is a demoralizing experience. One week you're producing your best numbers, while the next week you can barely reach the prescribed power. Believe it or not, this is fairly common, and many people cyclists have days like this. Luckily...
Saddle Position forward or Back – Correct Height For Bike Seat and Handlebar
Bike position, especially setting up your saddle position forward or back plays a vital role in your performance on a bike. Setting the correct height for your bike seat and handlebars will allow increased performance on the bike, but also a more comfortable ride too. In...
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