{"id":188703,"date":"2022-02-18T13:47:51","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T13:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=188703"},"modified":"2022-02-18T13:47:51","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T13:47:51","slug":"from-saddle-sores-to-tingling-thumbs-how-to-make-cycling-more-comfortable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2022\/02\/18\/from-saddle-sores-to-tingling-thumbs-how-to-make-cycling-more-comfortable\/","title":{"rendered":"From Saddle Sores to Tingling Thumbs: How to Make Cycling More Comfortable"},"content":{"rendered":"

Riding your bike feels fantastic, right? That is \u2013 until it doesn\u2019t. No one likes to be forced off the bike by discomfort or injury, and it can be frustrating to feel that your body is turning against you when you\u2019re trying to do something good for it. As with most sports, though, minor cycling injuries are part and parcel of the avid rider’s relationship with their bike. Some people are more prone than others but most enthusiasts will find themselves dealing with an issue or two at some point along the line.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thankfully, many discomforts that crop up while cycling have an easy fix. Here we will discuss some of the most common issues cyclists face and advise on how to treat and prevent them.<\/p>\n

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Most enthusiasts will find themselves dealing with an issue or two at some point along the line. \u00a9 Profimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Remember that cycling is a body-friendly sport<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before we go any further, we want to emphasise that cycling really should feel good! We do not deny that you\u2019ll experience the sweet burn in your legs or the occasional wave of fatigue but random spasms of pain or severe discomfort should not be ignored. Unless you fall off, road cycling is a sport celebrated for its body-friendliness. The low-impact nature of riding a bike is easy on your joints and good for your heart.<\/a> Proper gear, the correct bike position, and a few healthy habits off the bike can all go a long way to ensuring you can enjoy all the benefits that cycling has to offer comfortably. The tips below are here to help.<\/p>\n

That being said, your body is a fascinating and complicated web of connections \u2013 symptoms may not represent the actual cause. If an injury is persistent, you should see a professional such as a physiotherapist or osteopath to help identify and treat the root issue.<\/p>\n

Knee pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Be kind to your knees. If something feels like it\u2019s getting pulled in the wrong direction \u2013 stop what you\u2019re doing and make some changes. When it comes to cycling, knee pain often stems from a bike fit problem. There are a few easy things to look out for.<\/p>\n