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Arches in pain after riding bike. How can I prevent my feet from hurting after riding?
I'm a part-time cycling commuter, part-time car-sharer. When I ride my bike to work some days, my feet always seem hurt afterwards, specifically my arches. It usually hurts to walk for a couple of days afterwards too. I'm not sure if it's my peddling technique, or my shoes, or what, but it's driving me crazy. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this problem?
Could be a myriad of problems - tons of 'em. First thing that pops into mind is foot position. Are you pedaling with the ball of your foot squarely on the center of the pedal? Using the middle of your foot could result in cramps. Is your saddle (seat) at the correct height? As you pedal, when a pedal is in the 6 O'Clock position, there should be a slight (and I do mean SLIGHT) bend in the knee. Anymore than that & the saddle is too low. No bend at all & the saddle is too high.
Are the shoes you are wearing stiff soled or soft soled. A stiff sole will provide more power on the bike, but not too comfy to walk around in. Ever seen the shoes (clipless road shoes) racers wear? Very stiff.
Could also be you are trying to pedal in too high of a gear. You should always pedal at a rate or 'cadence' as it's called of 70-90 rpm. If you feel you are "mashing down" or "pushing" on the pedals - downshift. Always try to pedal with light to moderate pedal pressure. Couple of links below...
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