How to AVOID Neck Pain when Cycling

[@TheSpiritOfTheWest]

This is the only dude among hundreds on KZbin who explained this so clearly

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏

[@신현규-v7g]

Can’t agree more

[@terencecalimpon2134]

TRUE!!! Total respect!

[@kpang79]

So true, dead straight to the point.

[@hamletcabrerart]

I’ve watched many, many videos, this is the most comprehensive of them, thank you! 🙌

[@secretagent86]

sore neck today from 85 km ride. i "joined" earlier.... had a bike fit, so most likely my hips. love your channel

[@BulletproofCycling]

❤️👍👍👍

[@EricVuTran]

This man is a gift to the confusing world of road cycling

[@mattybarb]

I’ve had this problem for a while and no one has explained the pelvis connection as well as you have. Cheers to pain-free riding! Great video!!

[@cheery-hex]

okay please don't take this the wrong way but you are unintentionally incredibly funny. It's a compliment!

[@BulletproofCycling]

I take that as a lovely compliment ❤️❤️👍

[@Quitekid-ob9re]

best bike fitting tutorial so far.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you

[@ldabc4917]

Finally someone explaining it in simple and easy to understand language

[@tomtrenter3208]

I was a mail carrier for 33 years and had neck pain, shoulder pain and pinched nerves. My hands and arms would go numb with the slightest pressure and it became impossible to raise my head enough to see. I gave up riding a 2 wheel bike in 2008. An MRI showed damage between C-6, C-7 and T-1. Dr. fused C-7 and T-1 vertebrae in 2012 but he couldn't fuse C-6 and C-7 because there was too much damage. C-6 and 7 have since fused by themselves. I bought a recumbent trike in 2017 and have put over 5500 miles on it with NO pain, just fun! The damage was caused carrying mail at the good ole USPS for 33 years. I would be very cautious listening to folks other than Docs giving advise. I had to go through 6 weeks of PT before an MRI could be authorized and looking back I was damn lucky not to be paralyzed doing the range of motion exercises as directed by the PT people.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Great story - well done on getting yourself fit again. I have my metal plate in C6/C7 and I took a long time researching who was the best PT for me to see!! 👍👍👍

[@thedmxtube]

Probably the best explanation of how to improve neck pain I've seen, many thanks! Have been experiencing neck pain on most longer rides and will be looking at these tweaks asap. 👍

[@BulletproofCycling]

That is very kind David 👍

[@JarosawTabor]

I got the same feedback when I was doing my bike fitting session (in Poland) before my second ultra marathon (540km 80h, 10 000m up). It was such a surprise to me that one of the feedback was to throw away my 46cm bars for 44 or even 42cm. Because of the handlebar bag I stayed with 44cm. Compared to my previous "home-made" bike fitting and 46cm bars, the benefits of going narrower was mindblowing. Thank you for this video! Now I'm trying to follow your steps to get the MTB fit right - without spending money for now. If I lived where you work, I would definitely pay for your fitting session.

[@thedmxtube]

@@JarosawTabor 540km! Impressive, I have some work to do. 👌

[@michalzurek8165]

Thx for sharing this.

[@mihaelachiscovici]

We tackled assembling the bike as a family project. kzbin.infoUgkxzg0clhbtRf2gGxPkVETFKJJKGqdsorQu The package is heavy, but I have 2 teen boys that were able to move it. The written instructions were great- we didn't need to watch the videos, but it was good knowing that the option was there if we needed it. After we were able to get it set up, the boys each rode 3 miles and I rode 8 and the bike stayed quiet. The display is easy to reset, and you can put it on whichever setting you are using (time, distance, calories, etc). I will say that my butt is a little sore from the seat, but that could be because I haven't rode in a while. While it is comfortable for me, it was not comfortable with the seat position for my friend (could not move the seat back far enough and he slightly looked like a kid riding a tricycle that he had outgrown). He also said that the seat hurt his manly parts. We are going to look for a different seat that will be compatible with this bike for him.I did purchase the Wahoo Cadence sensor and strapped it to the crank of one of the pedals. This will sync with my Apple Watch, iPhone and will import data in to my Health app. Wahoo does have other sensors available other than cadence. I can also keep either my phone or my iPad on the display and they both feel pretty secure.

[@Mike-vd2qt]

Scott, you are most excellent! :-) I've been cycling over 45 years, now at 68 years old with arthritis in three of my neck vertebrae. Before Covid I was going to the gym with a trainer, and on my own. Squats, deadlifts, bench press, overhead press, light weight, higher reps, along with a regimen of stretches and ball exercises. I quit the gym during Covid and now the neck pain and headaches have returned. My touring bike cockpit is set-up old man style with a short reach, and 10mm drop to bar from saddle height. Time to get that cross training with weights back on track!!! Great videos, thanks!

[@BulletproofCycling]

That is very kind George - thank you 🙏

Ok, this is one of the best 3 bike fitting YT channels ever.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you. Lots more to come from the studio in next few months - feel free to share with your cycling friends 👍👍

[@hebikim]

I’m a dancer who just learned how to cycle, unfamiliar with the mechanics and couldn’t find anyone around me who could explain how and why they were cycling at the level of the body. Finding your channel was the best thing ever for my brain and body! Thank you so much.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏 as a dancer you’ll have great flexibility

[@moustafashafie6682]

best coaching seen , thanks from Egypt

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏

[@ianterpol]

What a great video. Explained in a very straightforward and clear way. So obvious but only once you know why. Thanks Scott, keep it up man

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks very much

[@climbhigh96]

I've watched a whole slue of videos lately on bike-fitting and this is one of most practical ones I've come across with actionable tips and information you can use to quickly isolate problems with your current bike fit... so useful, thx!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

[@georgefalcaru5615]

Absolutely supreme!!!

[@BulletproofCycling]

👍👍👍

[@VinJapanGuitarShop]

had neck pain on the bike for months. rolling the hips forward eased the pain. thanks coach!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Great to hear!

[@Atomex_edit]

Thanks coach I’ve have been having neck pain and I’m almost sold my bike but after listening to you I started to feel better 😊

[@BulletproofCycling]

Great to hear!

[@terrymarlor-gage6214]

Great info coach👍🚴‍♂️

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks Terry 👍

[@sirubenpo]

I've been searching for almost a month for finding solutions for this neck problem. Thank you for this

[@ScoDers18]

Absolutely mastered the explanation of a bike fit. Blown away from what I’ve learned from this video!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you Max. 👍👍

[@ianthorne2267]

Coach you are always on point,you make things so simple thank you

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks Ian - glad you enjoyed it 👍👍👍

[@woutervl]

Came across this yesterday (thanks algorythm) and tried it out on a 70k ride.. the difference is huge! Not only does my saddle feel more comfortable, my neck is better (although still fatigued near the end, might be that my handlebars are too wide) I also felt like I could pedal with more power and sit in the drops/90 degree on the hoods with more ease. No clue why I thought I had to rotate my pelvis backwards before, I thought it'd make sense for my sitbones to sit properly on the saddle.. But this makes so much more sense now. Thanks Scott :)

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks for sharing. I have lots more to share. Once I work out how the heck KZbin works 😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@fredxxxxx]

Thank you so much. After watching your video last night I just got back from my morning ride. No neck pain, no numb hands and overall the ride was much easier. 70 yo btw.

[@eugeneismanto1222]

what adjustment did you make bro ?

[@EZSteve]

The neck is just one reason I tour on a recumbent. I ride upright bikes for local rides of shorter distances, but being reclined solves many typical unpleasant (and well documented) issues that all traditional cyclists experience (neck, wrists, rear end, you name it). It also allows viewing the road and the scenery with no neck craning. My recumbent happens to be a trike, which even removes the crash and burn scenario you alluded to with your crash and subsequent surgical intervention. Recumbent riders may not be "cool" according to the hard-core roadie crowd, such as those represented by GCN (Global Cycling Network), but hey, we never ride in pain and never feel a need to get off our vehicles and toss them away. Recumbent riding is a very positive, and pain-free, experience! It adds a huge element of fun back into riding, regardless of whether a rider is a cross country adventurer like me, or just a day ride cyclist. steve

[@BulletproofCycling]

👍👍👍

[@erikvanname]

I wanted to say thanks for this info. I used some of your tips with great success. 30 years of road riding and I'm still learning.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Great to hear!

[@luma3163]

Best neck pain video i´ve seen in 25 years of cycling. Chapeau!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you Sandro 👍

[@phildennis1683]

ive only come across this video, and ive learnt so much, ive had many fits on road bikes and then bought them after being told that is the size for you , and NO it wasn't so I sold it. Great video, Im saving it for reference from someone who makes sense !

[@SteveWeltman]

Coach, this was SUPER useful for me. I do have neck pain (actually my levator, scap and traps) are on fire 20 or so miles in from looking up and I'm constantly stretching my neck from being in the crunched up position.

[@acts19ministries82]

Thanks for the info. After dealing with several neck surgeries and severe neck pain while riding, I started exploring recumbent bikes. That was the solution for me. I can ride pain free, regardless of the amount of miles.

[@BulletproofCycling]

❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@CanTURKeyed]

I just left Transcontinental Race no:10 at 1250 Km due to Shermer's Neck. Wish had seen this earlier.thank you for the video coach

[@dinodaniel2237]

Great video. All so true.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏

[@heeraselvaraj9239]

The best explanation

[@BulletproofCycling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ravensco]

Brilliant information Coach, looking forward to the next video !!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Many thanks 🙏🙏👍

[@marcincieslak9629]

Great video, priceless knowledge. Thanks Scott!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you Marcin 👍👍

[@gabej1893]

Came here from a Reddit link on neck pain. Terrific explanations and remedies. Subbed

[@francisbaker78]

Wow I just learned more in a few minutes than all my years of cycling.. thank you

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks 🙏

[@cesarali8001]

Thanks from Argentina. I think this May be fix my headache after riding too long. Ill give a try.

[@revertmemoirs4863]

Fantastic video, Coach! Thank you!!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you

[@МаксХудожник-й1б]

That is from the Max. Thank you for a great video response to my e-mail, I very enjoyed it! I wanted to donate, because this video helped me a lot to deal with my neck pain and because it was that simple!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you very much. My pleasure helping you

[@jimmpanik3402]

Thanks for helping me with my shoulder pain. I had terrible pain in my shoulder from me reach being too far. I had moved my seat back to help my legs but that threw my reach out too far. I'm waiting for a shorter stem to arrive then I can move my seat back and have everything where it should be.

[@abdulbasit8340]

Love the coach love the simplified solution 💯💯💯

[@j.p.7708]

It’s nice to have a coach without a strong accent 🇨🇦

[@BulletproofCycling]

😂😂😂👍

[@j.p.7708]

I really, really enjoy your videos. You’re giving me inspiration to cycle!!🇨🇦

[@peakflava]

I'm glad I landed on this video before spending and hr listening to other people talk about neck pain. This was insightful and will be using these tips to see along with strengthening my neck and spending less time sitting down like a phleb

[@BulletproofCycling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jasonjenkins1975]

I actully tried the hands out roll the hip and see where my hands rest on.....middle of my fingers were resting on the hoods....possibly need a shorter stem.....i Do get back pain when pushing hard up steep hills for any longer than 5 - 7 mins.....Maybe this is why. Thank you Coach awesome info that ive never heard anyone explaining before

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks Jason. I’ll mention more tips to you, especially with climbing in your next video message buddy 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ottschi63]

Great! Thank you. We need guys like you in Vienna🤗

[@JGM-vl6xb]

The best advice and demo I’ve seen and explained !

[@BulletproofCycling]

Very kind of you 👍

[@terencecalimpon2134]

I always learn when watching your channel! Kudos!!!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you Terrence

[@platinumexteriorrenovation1833]

Hi Scott This has helped me so much. Your coaching as well. I've seen so many gains in the last 3 weeks from watching your tips on KZbin. Thank you so much.

[@SirBrass]

I've just started working on this by focusing on my proper pelvic rotation. It actually had me higher up on the bike when on the hoods, but I was more comfortable and when I wanted to get lower, I went into the drops. Its actually similar to what I did when I had a sports coupe. I had my seat more upright than most, sitting properly upright, no collapsed pelvis, tight to the wheel so when my hands were on the wheel, elbows were bent at or slightly greater than 90°. Thinking back, it had everything to do with pelvis being properly positioned and not collapsed. So, translating that to the bike makes sense. I just need to practice it so it becomes second nature.

[@arqlav]

Best video of the topic of correct positions on a bike that i have ever seen !!! Thank you so very much Coach !!!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you very much

[@ralppobal332]

awesome explanation .especially for newbies.....

[@BulletproofCycling]

Glad you think so!

[@tambiensereparacalzado]

Hi, this video has been a great help to me. I cycled for 2 months and after every session my neck was really sore. I measured my reach with the technique you showed in the video and it was perfect, but I was putting all the weight on the front of the bike. After watching this video I have now ridden 3 times without any pain in my neck, thank you very much. Greetings from Argentina. 🚲

[@xtijara]

Coach this helped a lot in improving comfort.. comfort is king to avoid unnecessary fatigue on the bike.

[@BulletproofCycling]

👍👍👍👍

[@durianriders]

good tips

[@BulletproofCycling]

👏👍

[@hazemmohamed4291]

Can not tell you how much I learn from this video .................. Many THANKS 🤩🤩🤩

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks for the kind comment - lots more to share

[@hazemmohamed4291]

@@BulletproofCycling can't wait 😍😍😍

[@Ge0Ann]

This is great. I’ve been dealing with neck, shoulder and low back pain and off my bike for 3 weeks now. Doing some PT and feeling better. I’m looking forward to your exercises to add to my PT program.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks Ann 👍🙏

[@gimmeagig]

Great video. I just realized that I need to turn on the subtitles so I don't miss anything.

[@BulletproofCycling]

👍👍

[@fancyhandle]

Hey Scott! You just became my favorite bike guy on KZbin! Well done Sir! Well done indeed.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you Art 👍

[@perrymcguire3806]

Great video - especially the tip about positioning on the saddle - i.e. not sitting or collapsing backwards but instead sit 'up' and roll the pelvis forward. I've tried this tip during my last couple of rides and it's really helped my back position - meaning a bit reduction in aches and pains.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏 glad it was useful

[@peterlombos]

OHHH! Super video! I just bought my first speed bike and I didn't know why I have pain in my neck. The stem too long. You teached me how it should to work. Thank you!

[@BulletproofCycling]

👍👍👍

[@ecalzo]

Wonderful video.. Thank you from Italy ..

[@BulletproofCycling]

Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks

[@chrlmlln9018]

A very big THANK, to you, sir, for your most valuable and important and helpful advice how to cure the neck-pain when cycling! Best regards from Sweden!💯❤👍👍👍

[@arfanarfan7337]

Big Thanks for the course, Coach..

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks 🙏

[@khunngunn]

Your content is a gem. Thank you!!!!! 🚴🚴🚴

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏

[@markpritchard3707]

So nicely explained, I’ve had three bike fits over the years for this very reason and nobody has explained it this way. Even now after ten years of regular cycling, normal around 6k miles a year I still get a sore neck after the first 40 miles, time to start doing some checks myself after watching this video . Thanks 😊

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you. Good luck and thanks for engaging with the channel 👍👍

[@adhithyasodhi3203]

Amazing what a transformation such a simple action as rotating the hips properly has made. Riding is vastly more comfortable and enjoyable. Chapeau mate 👍

[@ElenaChubukova]

Thank you. Very helpful video!

[@davidhenry5925]

Great video! I've always struggled with neck pain on longer rides, now I know what to do about it. Thank you!

[@BulletproofCycling]

👍👍👍👍

[@denizvonmenace]

Gosh, the best I've seen on this subject. Thanks mate 👍

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏

[@rule3036]

Interesting, suffering from cervical spondylosis I have given up curly bars and just ride with flat bars and a higher shorter stem, last bike I bought was 53cm as opposed to 55cm and with some practical knowledge of A and P can now do most rides up 60 + miles without issue, wish I had seen this before as it all makes sense and giving me a desire to get roadie bars again. Thanks for sharing.

[@felixfranke2838]

Great content, thanks. And I could listen to you all day, I just love the Scottish accent! Thanks for your great content!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you Felix ❤️👍👍👍

[@creamroller]

oh my gosh this video is the best so far. very practical. thank you for sharing!!!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏

[@stefanogilermo8261]

Absolute best explanation on the web! Thanks man, cheers!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏

[@TheRealHellanga]

Thanks Coach. This is very helpful.

[@tezotezo8532]

Well, after 40 years of last bike ride, I got the bikes I had as a kid, falcon,in mint original condition, sorted it out for the road, got on it, up and down the gears just like I'd never been off it, never thought ever about riding position, now at 56 I think it's time to adere to this lesson,, cheers for the info👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BulletproofCycling]

Wonderful comment - thank you for sharing

[@tezotezo8532]

@@BulletproofCycling 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@oreocarlton3343]

Fantastic advice, especially about the hip angle and how it affects neck angle

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏

[@mihaelstanecic1044]

thanks alot had problems Like that Always after doing bike ride,trying that to see results.😃

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks 🙏

[@frankidoodle]

That‘s a so good video. Was always wondering how to set up my bike the right way!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you

[@F1TZGER4LD]

Thanks coach, really well explained and easy to understand. I got a Kickr bike over Christmas and with no road bike measurements to go off I’ve gone off the advised mm’s from kickr which is your inseam mm. The past week I’ve noticed some tightness in my neck/ traps and shoulders so I’ll have a tinker around before tomorrows ride and hopefully the feeling will ease

[@DavidONeill-f6n]

A really good explanation of posture issues. Delivered in a light-hearted way but none the less dealing with a common issues with actual remedies. Some good tips. Would recommend viewing of this video. I will look at the next video showing exercises.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏

[@artpersuit1515]

You are awesome, sir. Thanks!

[@davidkwondesign]

One of the best video on how to sit pretty. Thx coach!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Very kind - thank you. If you want any topics in particular covered then just let me know

[@davidkwondesign]

​@@BulletproofCycling You are very kind!! Since you covered saddle to the bar interaction using core muscle, I would love to see this form when you start pedaling. If the saddle position is wrong relation to feet position, it would be really hard to achieve this core stability as you shown in the video anyway. So if you have any drills or tips please!!

[@BulletproofCycling]

@@davidkwondesign yep I can do that 👍👍👍👍

[@rengan7238]

this is what im looking for, now I know what to adjust.

[@BulletproofCycling]

👍👍👍

[@mcgarvy7]

Great video, best explanation, you are so right . Going to watch this a few times

[@BulletproofCycling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@freshstart6]

Thanks for the clarity!

[@BulletproofCycling]

👍🙏🙏🙏

[@joeyjguerrero]

Thank you. One of the best and most helpful videos I’ve ever seen for road cycling.

[@Caedo01]

Very informative indeed, hope they'll work for me

[@BulletproofCycling]

Keep me posted 👍

[@juliusmanahan7751]

Thank you!

[@BulletproofCycling]

👍👍👍

[@donaldrippetoe5246]

Thank you for these bike fitting tips! The numbness in my hands is a growing concern as it happens often. Hopefully I can dial in my bike using this information.

[@BulletproofCycling]

I hope so too!

[@vassotsoutsoubri6827]

This is great explanation!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks 🙏

[@marinesr7]

Wow, thank you very much, excellent explanation! Just what I needed TO LEARN, and I am about to go out for a bike ride. I will pay attention to my posture today. I hate to think that I am sabotaging my favorite activity due to my incorrect posture. I have changed the handlebar (from road to straight and road again) to my measured size. I have also considered changing the stem. Maybe it is just me and my posture.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks. Hope it helps, keep me posted

[@Volkmannx]

Very helpful, thanks! Being hesitant first I swapped my 44cm drop bars to 47 having a shoulder width of 42. Never felt this comfortable on my Gravel Bike.

[@BulletproofCycling]

👍👍👍👍

[@JM-jd7yp]

Great video. I learned loads. I wish you well. Thank you.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏

[@Totozme]

You're a mix of Daniel Murphy (Ewen Bremner), Fat Boy Slim and Colin McRae... What a legend

[@BulletproofCycling]

I’ll take that - thanks 🙏

[@richtourist]

Quality stuff!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you

[@gamaro74]

Thanks a lot for this, reallly! I'm new into bikes and I've bought a Diverge one year ago. I'm 174cm height and I was pretty sure my size was 54 but the shop owner delivered a 56 and said it was my size. Today, I suffer a lot from neck, cervical pain... Your video was the confirmation that my bike is too big for me! Everything makes sense. I will do a professional bike fit next month to see what he says and what can be done. I wouldn't want to sell the bike :(

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thanks for sharing - you might find you are closer to 52 or 51!! Thanks for joining the channel 👍👍👍

[@gamaro74]

@@BulletproofCycling That would be mind blowing for me! I will share experience after the bike fit.

[@macanbhaird1966]

Great advice! Thanks for this.

[@BulletproofCycling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@togrodowczyk]

well explained and implemented on my bikes aspecially when riding on power trainer. Many thanks pal!!!

[@BulletproofCycling]

Thank you 🙏