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Perfect Your Posture<\/h4>\n

Proper posture ensures comfort and stability on the bike, lowering your risk of injury and improving endurance. \u201cYour position should be more upright than you might think,\u201d says Arien. Sit squarely in the saddle and relax your shoulders. Keep a slight bend in your elbows and a light grip on the handlebars.<\/p>\n

Every DuVine guest completes a profile to help us size their bike, with the option to submit a Bike Fit Form<\/a> for further customization. At the start of your tour, guides conduct a bike fitting to fine-tune for optimal alignment, positioning, and performance. If something doesn\u2019t feel right, just ask: \u201cDuVine guides are committed to making sure you are comfortable and well-fitted to your bike,\u201d says Arien.<\/p>\n

Pedal Physiology and Clipping in With Confidence<\/h4>\n

The key to efficient pedaling is to keep even pressure on both pedals through the full rotation of your pedal stroke. \u201cIf you push down too much with your quads when pedaling, it can lead to knee pain\u201d says Arien. \u201cInstead, imagine that you\u2019re scraping something off the bottom of your shoe, pulling up with your hamstrings and your glutes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cycling with clip-in pedals\u2014the kind that attach to your cycling shoes via a special cleat\u2014takes practice. To start riding, position your clipped-in foot at the top of the pedal stroke and clip in the other as it comes around. When stopping, choose the foot you naturally put down first and stick with it, unclipping before you stop completely. If you don\u2019t ride with clip-in pedals at home, a bike tour isn\u2019t the time to start. \u201cYou should already feel comfortable with clip-in pedals before using them on tour,\u201d says Arien.<\/p>\n

Get Into Gearing<\/h4>\n

Using your gears consistently and correctly will reduce your overall effort and give you greater control of the bike. Shift just before<\/em> the terrain changes\u2014especially approaching climbs\u2014and listen to your body: if you feel like you\u2019re pedaling fast and loose or pushing hard for very little payoff, that\u2019s your cue to switch gears.<\/p>\n

\u201cI recommend that people keep a song in their heads and try to pedal to the beat,\u201d Arien says. \u201cIf your legs start to slow down, shift into an easier gear to keep the rhythm. If you\u2019re spinning too fast, shift into a harder gear. Staying with that beat helps you keep your cadence steady.\u201d When slowing or stopping, shift into an easier gear so it\u2019s easier to get moving again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Perfect Your Posture Proper posture ensures comfort and stability on the bike, lowering your risk of injury and improving endurance. \u201cYour position should be more upright than you might think,\u201d says Arien. Sit squarely in the saddle and relax your shoulders. Keep a slight bend in your elbows and a light grip on the handlebars. 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