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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 47 MIN

167 Is Indoor Riding More Painful Than Outdoor Riding? - Exploring "Why" We Do It...

from Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues · host Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues

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Should indoor riding be more painful than outdoor riding?And if you're in pain, what you do about it?Has indoor riding become a game for most riders?What are the benefits of indoor riding over and above it simply being a time effective way to build...

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