Riding a road bike can cause you to roll your shoulders forwards, creating stiffness in the upper back, and the effects can be even more pronounced if you work at a desk. How can we reverse the shift? Ian Stannard (Team Sky) riding to victory in Mansfield at Stage seven of the 2018 Tour of Britain. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.comRiding a road bike can cause you to roll your shoulders forwards, creating stiffness in the upper back, and the effects can be even more pronounced if you work at a desk. How can we reverse the shift?
We all know we need rest, but the specifics aren't always so black and white Rest is crucial to adaptation and progression – most of us know that. However, the statement leaves a lot of …Continue reading »
Riding your bike without supplementing the pedal strokes with strength and conditioning training is a sure-fire route to injury. Here’s our crash course on how to bulletproof your bodyRiding your bike without supplementing the pedal strokes with strength and conditioning training is a sure-fire route to injury. Here’s our crash course on how to bulletproof your body
Knee pain is common among cyclists - but more often than not it's an indication of a problem elsewhere. We take a look at the key causes and solutions Knee pain is common among cyclists - we explain some of the causes and how to address them with help from a coach, bike fitter and osteopath.
Compared to many sports, cycling is one with a relatively low injury rate (crashes and collisions apart) - but riders do need to take care of their backs Correct bike geometry and set-up are both vital for a healthy back, but for some cyclists, fatigue produces undesirable changes in muscle movement which also affects spinal posture
