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Indoor Cycling Instructor

Category - Unsafe Movements

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Which of the following statements about riding position is true?
  1. In seated climbing, riders may want to sit slightly further back on the saddle to increase power.
  2. Moving the saddle back to stretch out the upper body mimics a racing position.
  3. Pedaling in a standing position with the hips behind the saddle mimics a mountain bike position.
  4. None of the above; riders should sit in the center of the saddle at all times.
Explanation
Answer: A - In seated climbing, riders may want to sit slightly further back on the saddle to increase power. Moving the hips back up to an inch for seated climbing can increase power and maintain cadence. However, extreme positions where the saddle is moved to the back of the bracket, or where the rider is positioned with the hips behind the saddle, are ineffective, unbalanced, and can risk injury.
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