Why talk about form?

We don\’t need to be able to do a limber sit on the bike, thank goodness. I could do this (on the floor, of course) in my teens; and even into my twenties. I now suspect that the reason I was so flexible as a  youngster, was that I had no muscular development!

Correct form on the bicycle, however, is a good idea; especially if you put in long hours in the saddle. I know from reading so much about ballet that correct form is crucial in dance. It seems logical to conclude that the same is true of sports in general.

Correct form has many advantages. It helps to prevent injuries; and makes riding more comfortable. It helps with deep breathing, and makes you look better, too!

My form isn\’t the greatest, I\’ll confess. I slouch too much, both on bike and off; and really need to watch it if I want to avoid developing a dowager\’s hump!

As already stated, we don\’t need to do a limber sit on the bike; but flexibility is still important. It helps with good form, including getting \”aero\”; and muscles that have become too tight plain old don\’t feel good.

Remember how Mom was always telling you to \”Sit up straight!\”? Maybe Mom was right.