60 | Cycling World
How to avoid
injuries while
cycling
C
ycling is a great way to get fit or to challenge
yourself, and for some people it is a way to ease
the stresses of commuting to and from work.
hilst cycling is identified as a low-im act form
of exercise, there is still the potential for injury if you
don’t take the time to prepare yourself physically and
make sure that your bike is set up correctly.
In the second instalment of Össur Webshop’s in-depth
look at cycling injuries, Michael Core takes you through
some of the preventative measures at your disposal so
you can stay safe while enjoying being out and about on
your bicycle.
Training
When you are just starting out in cycling you need to take
things slowly – don’t jump on your bike and expect to
ride 30 miles straight away. You will get the best out of
your ride if you gradually build up both your training and
distance covered.
irstly, figure out what your goal is. o you want to
sim ly get fit, or do you want to ride long distances in a
good time da t your training to fit with your ob ectives
to achieve the best results.