1 Stretch before each and every ride. When out on the bike occasionally stretch (as safely as possible) and remember to maintain good posture. Take breaks to stretch and loosen to help prevent muscle strain and fatigue.
2 Regularly adjust your position in the saddle to engage different muscle groups, particularly during longer climbs. Lifting yourself off the saddle, even ever so slightly, will dramatically help ease muscle pressure.
3 While sprinting or climbing it’s fine if your bike is swaying, but not your body. Being aware of your body & bikes side-to-side movement will lead to more efficiency and less wasted energy.
4 Gripping the bars too tightly? This will lead to unnecessary strain and pain. Maintain a firm grip for control, but not to the point of causing increased muscle tension and long-term fatigue.
5 Vary your weight over the front, centre and rear of the bike to maintain control. This is particularly relevant when braking!
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