Maintaining the correct cycling posture shouldn’t be taken for granted. In fact, the proper bike posture, along with getting the right bike fit and doing cycling posture exercises, can help you fully benefit from the positive effects of cycling and avoid serious injury.
Get the Right Bike Fit
Just as important as having the right posture is having the correct bike fit. It will help you avoid cycling injuries in the future and make you an overall better cyclist. Try out several different bikes to find the fit that’s right for you. Get the seat height, handlebar, cleats and pedal alignment adjusted to most comfortably fit your body.
Note that using an ill-fitted bike can lead to pain in the back, hips, shoulders, neck and upper extremities, so make sure to see a bike specialist or visit a local bike shop to get the proper fitting.