THE KNEES
When it comes to achy joints, what’s the most common complaint among mountain bikers? Yup, you guessed it… knee pain. If you’ve been riding for long enough there’s a 95% chance you’ve experienced some sort of knee problem. At the extreme end, riders encounter ACL ruptures and damaged cartilage, often requiring surgery to make a full recovery.
More commonly though, it’s overuse injuries like swelling and tendinopathy that make up the majority of issues – where rapid increases in mileage or riding frequency are often
