Pins and Needles

vbs said:

Hi All

I'm currently training to cycle from London to Lands End, been training since February and before that I hadn't been on a bike for 14 years 🙁

The training is getting better but I do suffer from one thing EVERY time, at some point during a cycle I suffer from pins and needles in my feet. Is there any reason for this and is there anything I can do to stop this. It doesn't hurt but does cause discomfort when I'm trying to concertrate on cycling.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Try loosening the laces/straps on your shoes a little when you feel the sensation coming on. Also remember to wiggle your toes a bit as you ride to keep blood circulating throughout your foot.

Have a look at http://www.cyclingnews.com/fitness/?id=2005/letters10-10 and scroll down to toe pain/numbness. Suffered from a similar problem a while back and this advice solved it for me 😎