http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Turning feet while turning corners en Wed, 13 May 2026 05:13:09 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16098#post-212915 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:30:33 +0000 Nelly 212915@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Attitude on the bike and pedals depends on how fast you are going, is it wet/dry/icy.</p> <p>I am fairly sure that in fast cornering, the most stable position is to put weight on the outside pedal and steer into the corner with your inside hip/knee.</p> <p>Not that simple though........the physics of cornering is strangely interesting - youtube Countersteering. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16098#post-212909 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:26:59 +0000 wishicouldgofaster 212909@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'll probably fall off going home due to looking at my feet - damn you Dougal LOL.</p> <p>On a serious note it may be an idea to try and see a physio to make sure all is OK with it </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16098#post-212905 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:00:25 +0000 dougal 212905@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@steveo Not clipped, straps, fairly loose.</p> <p>@sallyhinch I am not responsible for the ensuing TRAFFIC CHAOS!! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16098#post-212898 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:44:34 +0000 sallyhinch 212898@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I am now expecting an epidemic of falls as half of Edinburgh's cyclists try and corner while looking down at their feet ... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16098#post-212893 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:09:11 +0000 wingpig 212893@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I assume I shift my weight around a bit when turning (depending on expected turn radius, surface condition/metalwork-proximity, nearby vehicles etc.) but have no idea what happens to my feet and knees as a result. I'll have to reverse my camera mount so that it can have a look for me. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16098#post-212892 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:01:10 +0000 steveo 212892@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Do you clip in? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16098#post-212879 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:06:11 +0000 dougal 212879@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I injured my right knee recently and since then I've been conscious of being kind to it and use biomechanically sound movements. I do a lot of activities where knees can be badly messed up, which is obvious when your knees get a bit messed up. :-(</p> <p>I noticed on the ride in this morning that when I turn the bike I also turn my foot slightly on the pedal to face the new direction. With a sore knee I can actually <em>feel</em> this shift in position happening. </p> <p>Since realising this I tried to consciously pedal in a straight line even while turning. It's not easy so clearly the habit is quite well ingrained.</p> <p>Is this a known pedalling problem? I've never seen anyone mention it but to be honest I don't pay a great deal of attention to discussions of proper pedalling form. </p>