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No pain, no gain! Right? Nope, you don't have to hurt anymore. Prevent things like cramps, lower back pain, knee problems and foot problems. Although the best way to deal with pain is to prevent it, that's not always possible so there is also information on treatment here.

Dealing With Cramps

Cramps are the result of a muscle repeating the same motion one too many times, and the mechanism for telling a contracted muscle to relax simply craps out. The cause, in short, is muscle fatigue. What you can do...

Preventing Overuse Injuries

To prevent leg strains and sore joints from cycling large amounts, you should remember to warm up and warm down properly. Stretching properly also greatly decreases your chances of overuse injuries.

You don't need to suffer from knee pain

Knee pain is a very common type of injury in most sports and unfortunately cycling is no exception. Although prevention is the best way to deal with this poorly designed, problematic joint, sometimes it's too late...

Common Cycling Knee Problems

Knee pain is probably the most common training problem during the early season. Know what steps they should take to prevent and treat knee injury. Usually knee problem are caused by one of four things...

Acclimatizing to Altitude

Hypoxia is a condition where you're not getting enough oxygen to your body. It's a common problem when traveling to high altitude areas. The symptoms of hypoxia start with a shortness of breath on exertion and headache.

Cure Lower Back Pain

Low back pain is one of the most common problems afflicting humans. It's been estimated that about 80% of these problems arise because of poor posture. These posture problems become evident when you ride...

Bicycling Overuse Injuries, and Orthotics

Many cycling injuries are caused by training errors and equipment problems, but some are due to biomechanics. Two commonly experienced problems in bicycling which are helped by orthotics are forefoot pain and knee pain..

Tech and Technique for Injury-Free Pedalling

The use of appropriate shoe gear when cycling cannot be overemphasized. To avoid injury from improper pedalling dynamics, you should wear a stiff-soled cycling shoe with a cleat. Clipless pedals are best for experienced riders.