Latest articles by Nicole Oh
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Are chamois pads the only cycling tech that need to be female specific?
Is female-specific cycling gear little more than a marketing ploy? Or, with the recent rise of unisex kit and components, are women being sidelined by brands eager to save on production costs?
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I hit menopause and found I was osteopenic - this is what cyclists (male and female) need to know
Bone health declines as we age, and cyclists are more vulnerable than most - but there's a lot we can do to address the problem, as physiotherapist and racer Nicole Oh explains
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How to combat neck pain caused by cycling
Physiotherapist and competitive cyclist Nicole Oh explains how you can manage and avoide neck pain after long rides
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Reduce injury risk by following this guide on how to set your cycling cleat position
Riding clipped in can be more comfortable and enhance your performance - providing you’ve set your cleats up correctly. Here’s our expert guide on how to do just that
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Lower back pain and cycling: I’m a physiotherapist, and here’s all you need to know
Incorrect bike fit, imbalances and simply sitting for too long during the day can all be contributing factors, writes physiotherapist, Nicole Oh
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I’m a physiotherapist, bike fitter and racer, and this is your definitive guide to knee pain and cycling
Nicole Oh guides you through the most common injury experienced by cyclists
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The physio and bike fitter's guide to setting your saddle height
How to adjust your bike seat height and know when you’ve got it right - eliminate pain and get the most from your body
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I'm a bike fitter – these are the seven most common mistakes I see people making
Produce more watts and pick up fewer injuries by avoiding these positional pitfalls
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At 46 menopause took me by surprise - here’s how I’ve coped with the changes and adapted my training
Here's what I've learnt about staying ahead of the menopause as a cyclist
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Tech Question: Is the cycling industry selling riders bikes that are just too aggressive for them?
Physiotherapist Bike Fitter Nicole Oh looks at the current market trends, and compares them to what most cyclists actually need...
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Should you have float in your cleats? Why it's important and how to know how much you need
Don’t treat increasing float simply as a sticking-plaster solution for deeper problems with your setup - here’s how to determine what you need and what else to consider
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Iliac Artery Endofibrosis is increasingly prevalent among pro and amateur cyclists - here’s what you should know
Amongst the pros, Tayler Wiles, Amanda Spratt, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, Bob Jungels and most recently Zdeněk Štybar have all suffered from issues with their iliac arteries
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Six strength-boosting dumbbell exercises for cyclists - make the most of this home-gym staple
And not a single bicep curl - these cycling-specific exercises go beyond the basics
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Top 7 wrist mobility exercises for cycling - here’s how to prevent hand-related pain
Suffering from sore wrists when cycling? We explain the root causes and what you can do to avoid aches
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Cycling’s hidden under-fuelling epidemic: here’s how to spot the signs of RED-S and make sure you’re meeting your energy demands
The prevalence of under-fuelling in both professional and amateur cycling is shockingly widespread - many may not be aware of the damage they’re causing their bodies
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Just how important is saddle setback? Plus how to tell if yours is too far forwards or backwards
A small adjustment here can have big implications on the stresses put through your hands, shoulders and back - as well as the muscles recruited when pedalling
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Stock bike setups are often stacked against women and smaller adult cyclists - here’s how to achieve a better fit
From frame size to stance width, crank length to brake levers, here's eight common issues faced by smaller adult cyclists – and a bike fitter’s advice on how to overcome them
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Should you tilt your saddle? Here’s how to find the correct saddle angle for you
An inappropriate saddle tilt causes knock on effects, including back pain, knee pain, neck pain and wrist pain - so it's well worth getting right
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Get the best from a foam roller: exercises for cyclists
Foam rolling can aid recovery and stave off injury, we outline what muscle groups to focus on and how to ensure you’re reaping the benefits
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Do you suffer from hip pain when cycling? Here’s how to combat it and the likely causes
The hips are the true power plant of your pedal stroke, so it pays to look after them
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Ever suffered from cycling related foot pain? We ask the experts about the causes and how to overcome it
Have you been suffering from sore feet the morning after a big ride, or worse still during a ride? Here’s the experts’ advice on how to combat it
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Could altering your Q Factor make you more comfortable - or faster - on the bike?
Find out how you can adjust your stance width to stay injury free and go faster
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How to avoid wrist pain when cycling
Physiotherapist Nicole Oh brings the lowdown on avoiding - and treating - the dreaded 'Handlebar Palsy'
