Quote Originally Posted by NoNo View Post
I picked up my first road bike in September and still have shoulder and neck pain after anything longer than an hour. Last week my friend told me about keeping my elbows in. I have a tendency to kind of wing them out. On the 50 miler Sunday I made a concerted effort to keep my elbows in and I noticed a big difference. Sure I was sore, but it was definitely better than past rides. Perhaps you're unknowingly doing the same thing?
Oh that reminds me....yes in addition to keeping your shoulders and elbows down and relaxed....do not lock your elbows straight! Locking your elbows lets you put your entire torso weight onto your hands and puts way more additional strain on your shoulders- not good, ever!
Again, try to put more of your weight on your feet and less on your hands and butt. Remember you are riding your bike- not just sitting on it like a passive lump on a reclining chair.