Bike Fitting
Bike Position: How to improve your neck, shoulders, wrists and body position on your bike
Are you wanting to improve your bike position? Common problem areas for cyclists are the head & neck, shoulders, wrists and body positioning. In this article, I’ll take a look at these areas and how to improve your position and prevent injuries. Spring has definitely arrived, bringing with it the best time of year to…
Read MoreCycling Knee Pain? Here’s 3 Stretches You Must Try
If you suffer from cycling knee pain, you know how debilitating this can be. With the warmer weather approaching it is time to start getting back on the bike and building up your fitness over summer. Whether you are training for a full day race or just interested in commuting more, this can be a…
Read MoreBike Fitting Fundamentals: A Case Study with Dylan Cooper
Can you ride your bike more efficiently and comfortably? A case study with Trek Racing Australia’s Dylan Cooper. Recently I had the pleasure of working with Dylan Cooper from Trek Racing Australia to help solve a few of his long term aches and pains and get the most out of his bike. I wrote an…
Read MoreWhat is the best bike position for cycling?
We are pretty spoilt in Canberra with great bike paths and world class mountain bike facilities. Many cyclists are happy to pick up a new bike fresh from the store and ride it blissfully unaware whether or not they are in the optimum position to maximise efficiency and minimising injury. There are many factors that…
Read MoreCycling and Core Stability
Improving your core stability can vastly improve your cycling performance. Although the concept of core stability has been embraced by the majority of health professionals for some time now, it is worth pointing out its importance with different sporting and training activities. A recent study printed in the “Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research” looked…
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