CelebrateCycling Bike Fit Tip #4 Saddle Sores

 

by Coach Mike Mckovich

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q: My elbows get sore on long rides. Help.

 

 

 

 

A: Sore elbows are almost always caused by the rider locking their elbows. The causes usually come down to three things: Habit, lack of physical strength to hold the upper body in the correct position, and bike fit (e.g., the saddle is too far back; stem length and/or bar width are the usual culprits.)