Sanjiv Narayan, Ph.D. is a practicing cardiologist who completed his MD at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. A former director of electrophysiology at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Diego, Sanjiv M. Narayan serves as a professor of medicine at Stanford University in California. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, skateboarding, and cycling. Cycling is an activity or sport that involves riding a bicycle. Here are essential techniques every cyclist must use to improve efficiency: 1. Relax the upper body Stress in the body will gradually lead to discomfort and pain, and without feeling comfortable on the bike, the cyclist will eventually slow down. While tweaking position may help, relaxing the hands, elbows, and shoulders using a light grip on the handlebars makes over-corrections less likely. 2. Consider your aerodynamics Since cycling is essentially a fight against the wind, improving aerodynamics would boost efficiency. Spending more time cycling in the drops, wearing tight-fitted cycling clothes, and using aerodynamic devices like helmets and wheelsets are things that can help to slice through the wind effectively. 3. Use different hand positions Many cyclists often use one hand position than others. Although this technique is okay as long as they are comfortable with it, switching hand position is usually recommended. This technique helps prevent stiffness in the neck and back, and in some cases, helps to generate more power.

1. Techniques for Improving Cycling
Efficiency
Sanjiv Narayan

2. Introduction
Sanjiv Narayan, Ph.D. is a practicing cardiologist who completed his MD at the
University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. A former director of
electrophysiology at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Diego, Sanjiv M.
Narayan serves as a professor of medicine at Stanford University in California. In
his free time, he enjoys swimming, skateboarding, and cycling.

3. Cycling is an activity or sport that involves riding a bicycle. Here are essential techniques
every cyclist must use to improve efficiency:
1. Relax the upper body
Stress in the body will gradually lead to discomfort and pain, and without feeling
comfortable on the bike, the cyclist will eventually slow down. While tweaking position
may help, relaxing the hands, elbows, and shoulders using a light grip on the handlebars
makes over-corrections less likely.

4. 2. Consider your aerodynamics
Since cycling is essentially a fight against the wind, improving aerodynamics would
boost efficiency. Spending more time cycling in the drops, wearing tight-fitted
cycling clothes, and using aerodynamic devices like helmets and wheelsets are
things that can help to slice through the wind effectively.

5. 3. Use different hand positions
Many cyclists often use one hand position than others. Although this technique
is okay as long as they are comfortable with it, switching hand position is
usually recommended. This technique helps prevent stiffness in the neck and
back, and in some cases, helps to generate more power.