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That sharp twinge in your knee halfway through a ride—it starts as a whisper, then grows into a warning. Knee pain isn’t normal, and it’s not something you should “push through.” It’s your body telling you something’s wrong. The good news? Most cycling-related knee pain is preventable. Here’s how to align your body, refine your technique, and keep riding for years to come. 1. Set Your Saddle Height Like a ProToo high, and your hips rock; too low, and your knees compress. The sweet spot? When your heel is on the pedal at the bottom of the stroke, your leg...

That moment when your legs suddenly feel hollow, your pace drops, and riders you passed earlier now glide past you—it's the dreaded "bonk" that haunts every long-distance cyclist. But fading speed isn't inevitable. With smart strategy, you can maintain your pace from start to finish. Here’s how to conserve energy and finish strong. 1. Pace by Heart, Not EgoThe biggest mistake is starting too fast. Use your heart rate monitor to keep efforts between 60-70% of your max HR—a pace where you can still hold a conversation. Every 30 minutes, take a 5-minute "active recovery": sip electrolytes, stretch your back,...

There's that heart-in-your-throat moment when you approach a tight bend at speed—the road narrows, your grip tightens, and every instinct tells you to brake hard. But what if you could glide through that same turn feeling planted, controlled, and fast? Cornering at high speed isn’t about bravery; it’s about technique. Here’s how the pros do it. Slow Before, Not DuringYour most important move happens before the turn. As you approach, reduce your speed by about one-third—enough to feel in complete control. Shift down one or two gears before you lean in. This sets you up to accelerate out of the...

There's a moment in every group ride when you feel it—the sudden ease in your legs, the rhythm of the wheels, the shared effort against the wind. Drafting isn't just a pro technique; it's the smartest way to ride farther, faster, and with less fatigue. But doing it wrong can be dangerous. Here’s how to draft like you’ve been doing it for years, even if it’s your first time. 1. Find the Sweet SpotThe magic isn’t directly behind the rider in front of you—it’s slightly to the side, about half a wheel back and aligned with their rear wheel. Position...

I still remember week three of my cycling “career.” My knees throbbed on every climb, my wrists buzzed like a cheap drill, and my shoulders felt locked in a permanent shrug. The bike I loved was turning into a torture rack. A veteran club rider—twice my age and half my weight—took one look at my zombie posture and handed me a four-step routine. Two weeks later I was spinning pain-free, and six months later I finished my first century ride without a single ache. Below is the exact playbook he gave me, minus the scars I almost collected along the...