Upper Body Pain & Cycling: Fix Your Neck & Shoulders for a Smoother Ride

🚴‍♂️ Hosted by Full Cycle in collaboration with Alpine Fit Physical Therapy 🚴‍♀️

Struggling with upper body pain while cycling? Whether it’s nagging neck tension, shoulder stiffness, or numb hands, discomfort on the bike can derail your performance and enjoyment. This expert-led workshop is designed to help you ride stronger, longer, and pain-free!

Led by Dr. Charlotte Robinson, an orthopedic rehab specialist from Alpine Fit, this interactive session will focus on the key factors behind upper body pain, including bike fit, posture, and technique. You’ll learn practical strategies to optimize your riding mechanics, reduce strain, and improve efficiency.

✅ The 4 most common bike fit mistakes that lead to upper body pain
✅ How poor positioning affects your neck, shoulders, and hands
✅ Techniques to improve posture and reduce tension while riding
✅ Targeted exercises to strengthen weak areas and increase mobility
✅ How to adjust your bike setup for optimal comfort and performance

🟢 Who: Join orthopedic rehab expert Dr. Charlotte Robinson & co-sponsors Full Cycle Multisport
🟢 What: A deep dive into upper body pain, expert insights on prevention & recovery, and a live Q&A to answer your specific concerns
🟢 Where: Full Cycle – Boulder’s premier cycling hub, known for world-class bike fits and a vibrant cycling community

🎟️ BONUS: WIN PRIZES! Sign up for a chance to win an Alpine Fit Hat + Exclusive Goodies from our co-sponsors. Must be present to claim!

🔹 Don’t let pain limit your ride. Join us and learn how to cycle with less discomfort, better posture, and more power!

📩 P.S. Grab a FREE Cyclist Guide packed with injury prevention tips—available at the event or by emailing .

Dr. Charlotte Robinson has worked closely with Full Cycle's top Bike Fit Specialists—Ryan Ignatz, Jaime Jacoby, and Tom Robey—for years, refining a shared approach to optimal cycling posture, mechanics, and injury prevention. Through ongoing discussions and collaborative workshops, they’ve developed a common language around bike fit, technique, and the root causes of pain while riding.

As Boulder’s leading physical therapy clinic, Alpine Fit takes a whole-body approach to diagnosing and treating pain—focusing on the root cause, not just the symptoms. In this series, Dr. Charlotte will break down riding technique flaws, mobility limitations, and muscle imbalances that contribute to pain, while offering practical bike fit adjustments and movement strategies to keep you riding strong.

Whether you’re a mountain biker, gravel grinder, or road speedster, this workshop will give you the tools to ride pain-free and perform at your best! Don’t miss out on this expert-led series designed to keep you on the bike and out of pain.

Dr. Charlotte Robinson graduated from the University of Colorado Doctor of Physical Therapy program in 2018. She has been treating in outpatient physical therapy settings since graduating, with a focus on high school, college, and weekend warrior athletes. She specializes in shoulder injuries in rock climbers, bikers, and overhead athletes. Charlotte also focuses on the running community and has worked with recreational and olympic athletes alike to address running injuries and prevention. Charlotte is certified in synergistic dry needling and uses this along with instrument assisted soft tissue release, myofascial release, joint manipulation, and other hands on techniques to keep her patients active and doing what they love!

Outside of the office, Charlotte can be found camping in the summer months and snowboarding in the winter months. She loves to explore the mountains and get out in the Colorado wilderness with her Golden Retriever pup, Burton.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Full Cycle, 2355 30th St, Boulder, United States