Feel confident in low-cut socks!
Despite being geared mainly for running and climbing, the body can also usually adapt quite well for cycling; which is a highly Quad and Glute dominant activity. Research has shown that strengthening the quads and glutes, as well as the accessory muscles of the legs and core can significantly improve cycling performance and reduce injury […]
6 Quick Bike Set-Up tips
Watching any professional cyclist race at a high level, especially in disciplines like mountain biking, the bike appears as merely an extension of their body. We all have different heights, bone lengths, joint angles, muscle strengths and weaknesses. The difference between a good bike fit, and one where the bike feels like an extension of […]
Iron out your kinks for a smoother ride
The human body is primarily designed to walk, climb, and throw spears, not necessarily to cycle. Prolonged periods on the bike can cause tightening of certain muscle groups, and foam rolling is an effective way to help manage this tightness. Less tightness usually means more comfort on the bike, and improved recovery between sessions. Here […]
Welcome to the 6S Cycling Blog!
6years ago, I collated decades of scientific research to formulate my biomechanical bike fit and cycling analysis program. I have done over 50 of these assessments on cyclists of all backgrounds and abilities, from young racers, to elderly cyclists looking to make it up hills without running out of steam. It’s all dandy having someone […]