Stay in lower gears and cycling actually makes knees better.



This corresponds with my experience.



Then why do so many cyclists develop patellofemoral syndrome?



How many is "so many"? Perhaps it actually developed before they became a

"cyclist".





Today, there is an

estimated 80 million cyclists in the

United States. Studies estimate that of

these 80 million, 48 percent experience

problems with their necks, 42 percent

knees, 36 percent groin and buttocks,

31 percent hands, and 30 percent back.

Regardless of what you intend to use a

bicycle for, there are some basic safety

principles you can implement to avoid

common cycling injuries.

Like using lower gears.


Bret Cahill