Tips of Toes Hurt

[Jen71]

I just started road cycling this last spring. But, I have been a spin instructor for years. I am noticing that since I have added more road miles, all of the toes on my left foot are achy and raw along the tips. My shoes aren't too small. Any suggestions.

Jen

[CorsairMac]

I'm leaping here assuming that you're riding clipless? you might try several things: moving your clips around on your shoes - don't be surprised if your cleats are different for each foot. You might also try different insoles: I ride with running insoles in my biking shoes. The other thing I do is flex and splay my foot while riding to make sure the toes are moving around in the shoes. Oh - and make sure you aren't pushing down really hard on the front of the stroke - I always have to tell myself "light feet"!
I'm guessing you'll get some other ideas too - but good luck and welcome to the board. If you get a chance there's a thread under open titled "getting to know you" give you a chance to meet us and tell us something about you!