Toes numbs/go to sleep road bike but not MTB

mickisup

Strange issue that I need some advice upon. Road riding in trainers (still :oops:) and getting some numb sensation after around 10 miles. Same distance, often longer on MTB and get none of this. Want to get clipless shoes and pedals but worried about whether this will make things worse. Gone for warmer socks but still a problem that goes as soon as I stop and walk around a bit. Don't have same issue running or walking so something about the ride is causing and would like to fix before it gets really cold. Thanks

Gizmodo

See this thread: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12798721

I know this thread talks about clipless shoes and you are wearing trainers, but some of the suggestions might help.

nferrar

On your MTB are you riding in trainers to? One of the big advantages of decent cycling shoes with a rigid sole is they stop hotspots and pressure being forced on a small area, which can lead to numbness or a burning sensation. Overly tight shoes can cause circulation problems and lead to numbness to but seems unlikely if it's just trainers your wearing

JimboM

I noticed this in my toes yesterday too, however I realised that I was tensing my feet and slightly curling my toes in the shoes. Made a conscious effort to relax my feet and the tingling went.

Xcelerator

I too ride my road bike in trainers and clips and have also noticed this problem. I never noticed it when I was riding my MTB on road up to July when I bought my road bike. The idea that it starts happening around 10+ miles sounds similar to my experience. I feel that in the clips my feet are fractionally not as far forward on the pedals as I would like, maybe causing some tension. I have also noticed it when riding slowly e.g.when I was out for a ride with my 9 year old daughter at the weekend so I think it could be to do with tension in the feet when 'holding back' on the pedals.

Rouge Penguin

Could be poor saddle set up, More likely to be trainers