Cycling for Noobs

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Lip Gloss Jun 2020 8:29pm, 21 Jun 2020 41,586 posts	Lip Gloss I also found I clipped the wheel a couple of times as I was using the middle of my foot and not the ball - so much to learn.
Dvorak Jun 2020 8:36pm, 21 Jun 2020 19,990 posts	Dvorak Were you using a "death grip" on the bars, LG? Loosen up Presumably though you have made it back without falling off or crashing, so that's a win
Lip Gloss Jun 2020 8:40pm, 21 Jun 2020 41,588 posts	Lip Gloss Yeah Dvorak I was probably holding on for dear life lol. Yeah back and no fall, only did a 5k but it’s a start.
EvilPixie Jun 2020 8:47pm, 21 Jun 2020 17,810 posts	EvilPixie Also think about relaxing your shoulders and using your core to hold yourself in position (note to self take own advice!)
Metro_Nome Jun 2020 9:14pm, 21 Jun 2020 5,452 posts	Metro_Nome I used to get very sore wrists and shoulders when I started cycling as I was terrified and gripping on for dear life. Not so bad now but still get it sometimes. Worth looking at your set up too LG- if reach is wrong it will hurt your wrists
Lip Gloss Jun 2020 9:26pm, 21 Jun 2020 41,589 posts	Lip Gloss Thanks folks. I have just messaged to get it booked in for a service then will take it all from there.
LindsD Jun 2020 9:45pm, 21 Jun 2020 38,191 posts	LindsD Love my Brompton. Get one if you can afford it
Gooner Jun 2020 10:19pm, 21 Jun 2020 16,423 posts	Gooner LG I have gone from 0-60 with cycling over the past month and a bit and due to an older, ill fitting bike, I have developed ulnar neuropathy in my left hand/wrist to the point where I can't even clip my nails on my right hand so I'd recommend looking at your position on the bike if loosening the death grip doesn't work soon.
Mandymoo Jun 2020 8:24am, 22 Jun 2020 9,832 posts	Mandymoo LG loosen grip and bend elbows. enjoy
Dibble Jun 2020 2:15pm, 23 Jun 2020 702 posts	Dibble For those interested you should soon be able to claim your £50 government voucher towards making your old bike roadworthy. Bike shops are registering for the scheme from yesterday. fixyourbikevoucherscheme.est.org.uk