Originally Posted by mike9903
I noticed on the last two rides that I have what looks to be grease from the chain on my right calf. Do I need to adjust my pedals to make up for this. Today I came home and I came home and looked at my leg and it was covered in grease/blood. I don't remember scrathcing it on anything, I guess I am rubbing something.
Grease on your calf is called a 'Rookie Mark' and you get bonus points if it's on your left leg. You're touching the chain with your calf, and probably not when you're pedaling. However, some pedals have 'float' which allows your foot to rotate on the pedal, and you may be floating yourself into your chain without knowing it. It's pretty hard to do, and you're pedaling like a duck if it happens often. Point your toes the way the bike's going, and you'll be good to go.