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What are some suggestions that you can make to me to make my movement on my bicycle more bio-mechanically efficient? I have a 24 speed bike, and I do change gears, but what can I do different with my body to make the ride easier?

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THis solution gives suggestions for riding a bike more efficiently based upon the principles of biomechanics. Includes helpful link to video and APA formatted references.

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I hope this is what you are looking for. The main idea is to make sure your bike is fitted properly and that your body has the flexibility to be efficient, then power will develop. A formatted copy with an image is attached.

When riding a bike it is important to be balanced on the sit bones, with the pelvis rotated forward and the back flat or neutral. When pedaling, the pelvis and upper body do not move- they are relaxed, and weight is evenly distributed on the handlebars. During the pedal stroke, the hamstring is contracted, thus bending the knee, and the quadriceps contraction straightens the leg. The gluteus maximus powers through the top of the pedal stroke. The more powerfully you bring the foot back up, the more ...

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