Velo Racer Posted October 30, 2013 Share HI All Im quite new to cycling. Only been cycling for about 2 months. I have some difficulty standing up to peddle. When I do it my legs burn immensely and when I sit back on to the saddle I have to peddle slower just to recover. Is there a specific technique to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolipoli Posted October 30, 2013 Share Peddel, Peddle...Pedal? Oh, and to answer the question... Practice makes perfect! Your legs will get used to it. Edited October 30, 2013 by nolipoli divernick, Pants Boy, Ed-Zulu and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted October 30, 2013 Share only time in the saddle and getting fitter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted October 30, 2013 Share You shouldn't peddle while you pedal. You'll get more stuff sold standing still As said, you will get used to it, the more you do it. You use more energy pedaling whilst standing, so practise makes perfect (fitter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted October 30, 2013 Share HI All Im quite new to cycling. Only been cycling for about 2 months. I have some difficulty standing up to peddle. When I do it my legs burn immensely and when I sit back on to the saddle I have to peddle slower just to recover. Is there a specific technique to it? Ok so you haven't read the book , but somebody once said : Why stand if you can sitWhy sit if you can lie down Spidermonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuppa Bru Posted October 30, 2013 Share Keep at it and you'll improve. Velo Racer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted October 30, 2013 Share +1 TITS - time in the saddle. The more you do it the easier it gets. Useless info for the day - when I see a cyclist whilst I'm driving I yell PERREL PERREL PERREL to myself. Yeah - I don't know why either. Mister-T and DubbelBuys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted October 30, 2013 Share The answer is on the website in your signature - (www.velominati.com) read #20 under the rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbearpig Posted October 30, 2013 Share Standing up peddledaling is genetic. If you can't do it with ease on your first day you will never be able to do. I suggest you get a comfy saddeledel and remain seated on all your rides. Kranswurm and dee_biker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 30, 2013 Share Standing up peddledaling is genetic. If you can't do it with ease on your first day you will never be able to do. I suggest you get a comfy saddeledel and remain seated on all your rides. Sort of like girls not being able to stand and pee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 30, 2013 Share HI All Im quite new to cycling. Only been cycling for about 2 months. I have some difficulty standing up to peddle. When I do it my legs burn immensely and when I sit back on to the saddle I have to peddle slower just to recover. Is there a specific technique to it? Quite normal if you are new to cycling. Get into the habit of standing up to pedal every couple of minutes. You don't mention if it is road or mtb but the same advice applies to both. Try and find a flat and straight piece to do it on. Not just on the climbs. Velo Racer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Le Cok Posted October 30, 2013 Share Keep at it. Strong standing legs are like having a spare set of legs. Velo Racer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted October 30, 2013 Share I felt it a bit odd at first but it's 2nd nature now, also gym spinning helped a lot for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted October 30, 2013 Share Just sprint home after your rides when you turn into your street with your matesYou will soon get used to it Velo Racer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.A.K. Posted October 30, 2013 Share Also make sure you are in the correct gear. Being in too light gear doesn't utilise the correct form and you will most probably not be using your body weight to push down. Velo Racer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted October 30, 2013 Share Check out this post & video about Improving your standing pedaling and traction: https://www.bikejames.com/strength/how-to-improve-your-standing-pedaling-balance-and-traction-plus-the-winners-of-the-comment-contest/ They also have lot of other useful videos Uni and Velo Racer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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