Originally Posted by Camilo
Concentrating on relaxing my shoulders while riding. I definitely was hunching them and keeping my arms too straight. I constantly reminded myself to relax my shoulders and tricepts muscles, relaxing my arms, slacking them at the elbows. I think this was a huge help, but it takes some thought and time to develop the habit.
Good notes...this is called "technique" and is as important to cycling as any other sport. Riding position is just as important as shooting free throws or anything else...
But if your fit's no good, the rest does not matter.