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Your observations are confounded with time and lots of things can change in the intervening time, this include your flexibility (e.g., hips and/or hamstrings) and your components (e.g., your saddle). …

Cyclists often become quad dominant in their movement patterns, where the quads are preferred over other muscle groups, such as glutes, for a task where both can be involved. This can start to weaken …

Cycling is a quad dominant sport and many cyclists can become quad dominant in their everyday movement patterns which can affect body posture and core stability muscles such as glutes. If your main da …

Kevin's answer about core being used to hold the position is correct, but I wanted to add some clarifications about factors that can affect how you engage your core muscle when in an aggressive posit …

The bicycle is a deceptively simple machine. The physics behind bicycles is actually quite complex, with multiple forces interacting to produce self-stabilizing behaviour (i.e., ghost ride a regular …

If the frame fits you properly, getting in the handlebar drops should give you the proper front/back weight distribution. This is of course a generalization, if you have your road bike set up with a …

I don't know of a scientific study directly answering this question. In leu of empirical (and verifiable) information, I provide an theory based on anacdotal experience. You generally use your …

Before you start looking at bike setup/fit and/or different bike parts I would get your flexibility assessed. With one knee deflecting nearly a 1/2 foot more than the other, this suggests either under …

Caveat: As mentioned by @R.Chung if you are uncertain, it is best to seek clarification from your coach. You are after all paying for their services. Short Answer Bike positioning is always a com …

This is most likely because you are putting your weight right on the median nerve (see first picture). Padded gloves may help a bit, but I suspect your hand position is more likely to be the problem. …

As suggested in other answers your saddle angle may be key. I don't know what your experience with Brooks saddles has been, but the set up tends to differ a little from more modern saddles, especiall …

I have personally ridden and raced on many sandy courses and trails (e.g. Moab) and the best advice is to shift your weight back, relax and think about guiding rather than steering the bike. You wi …