Originally Posted by bryan123
hey all i just have a few bike q's
#1. Does cycling help build muscles?
#2. Why when i ride the part of my leg or should i say knee.... hurt while riding and a little bit more after riding?
#1. Yes, all over to some degree, but primarily in the legs, as to be expected. For good overall fitness you will still need to do some upper-body work.
#2. For me (keeping in mind that we're all a little different) this is an indication that my feet are not properly positioned on the pedals. Particularly if it's only one knee. I like to keep the spindle of the pedal just a wee little bit forward of the ball of my foot, with my feet angled to my natural walking gait.