Hand and wrist numbness

juteman

Hi Folks

I am an over weight mid forties chap who has started this January to cycle again. My aim is to cycle the 10 miles to work 3 times a week from March onwards.
I am delighted with my progress and I am cycling 45-60 minutes 4 times a week. I am stretching a lot and my legs are fine. However I am finding my hands and wrists are getting sort of numb though not fully numb, it is a sort of ache type pain. I have been at this 3 weeks and the problem has not improved which I thought it would.

Is there a proper exercise I can do with my hands, is there a grip with my hands on the bike I should try or is there anything I can do to stop this?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Lumen

If you are using straight handlebars, get some Ergo bar ends, or cheaper equivalents.

Caroline_ie

I read that a lot of new cyclists tend to grip their bars too tight and that can cause pain. Just take it easy on the bars.

I have carpal trouble but I manage it very well on the bike ( not as well off the bike ). I have drops and I move my hands around often to avoid numbness. Get gel handlebar tape, or gel padding for under the tape if you have drops, and a good pair of gloves would make a diference if you haven got that already.

Anothet good thing ... learn how to cycle with no hands

jag con

Have you got cycling gloves if not get some with gel inserts they are great and will help

Con