The Achilles tendon is the tendon at the back of the ankle, connecting the calf muscle (gastrocnemius) to the heel. If your Achilles is sore during or after riding you may have Achilles tendinopathy. Inflammation, micro-tears or compromised blood flow, often caused by overuse, could put a stop to your riding season - see our client information leaflet for more information.
Painful burning of the ball of the foot (also known as “hot foot” or metatarsalgia) is usually a result of hot weather and/or poorly fitting shoes on long, hilly rides. Find out more about this causes
After the knees, the back is probably one of the biggest causes of pain for recreational cyclists. Interestingly, low back pain is also the most common injury among professional cyclists. To find out
Hand pain in cyclists falls into two different categories – numbness and tingling down the outside of the hand or the same sensation affecting the thumb and middle of your hand. It depends on the nerv
