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    • After 9 months of doing naff all the OH and I started cycling again a few weeks ago with the aim of doing the BHF 46mile ride. I’m really starting to feel fitter (although if I stopped eating and shed a few pounds I’m sure I’d feel even better!) and we’re gradually building up the route length, cycling more or less every other day and adding a few miles each week. However, I’m really struggling with painful elbows! I used to cycle a lot and have never had the problem before so I assume it’s to do with my current extra weight putting more pressure on my elbows or something but I’m not 100% convinced! Any thoughts or suggestions of ways to ease the aching appreciated!

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      sam

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      Can you play about with the angle of the handlebar stem? Some can be flipped over which raises/lowers the bars? Could help you to get a more relaxed arm.

      As I’ve got more ancient, I’ve had to alter my cycling posture a lot, and changed from drops to straight bars. Never had a problem with elbows, though, for me its mainly hands, neck and @rse!

    • @sarah Lack of core strength seems to fit the bill! Will have a look at shifting the handle bar position. Thanks

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      elly

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      Just asked my keen cyclist and bike mechanic OH and he said he’s not heard of sore elbows before (sore knees, arse, neck and various other bits yes…but not sore elbows) but he’s seeing a mate who does physio and bike fittings soon so will ask him.

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