No one wants to be uncomfortable on the bike, discomfort can ruin rides and even result in injury if you continue to plod out the miles with the wrong set up. The good news is, all this is avoidable.

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Mariel told us: “A number of common problems are easily addressed with a good bike fit. Numbness in the hands, pain between the shoulder blades, and pain in the knees are a few I encounter on a regular basis.

“Numbness in the hands can be addressed by changing the length and angle of the stem or handlebars and pain in the knees by adjusting the cleat position or saddle height. You would be amazed at how much difference a few centimetres can make. When you are comfortable on the bike, you are likely to ride more so it is worth investing in a bike fit if you have any nagging problems.”

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So there you go, if cycling hurts (aside from tired legs and heaving lungs), get yourself check in.