Hello Everyone,
I was wondering if anyone had any tips on training with pedals/toe clips. I use my road bike to commute in high-traffic areas with constant starts/stops so I'm hesitant to invest in clipless pedals and cleats. Any advice on doing longer training rides with the toe clips? I find myself pushing down and mashing the pedals to go faster/climb hills instead of utilizing the full swing of the leg. When I do consciously put effort into pulling up on the upswing, my performance is far better and more efficient overall, but I have a hard time maintaining the awareness and fall into mashing... which usually results in sore/numb toes and inefficient use of my leg muscles/energy.
Any advice?
Thanks!
I was wondering if anyone had any tips on training with pedals/toe clips. I use my road bike to commute in high-traffic areas with constant starts/stops so I'm hesitant to invest in clipless pedals and cleats. Any advice on doing longer training rides with the toe clips? I find myself pushing down and mashing the pedals to go faster/climb hills instead of utilizing the full swing of the leg. When I do consciously put effort into pulling up on the upswing, my performance is far better and more efficient overall, but I have a hard time maintaining the awareness and fall into mashing... which usually results in sore/numb toes and inefficient use of my leg muscles/energy.
Any advice?
Thanks!