Hi everyone, I’d like to get your thoughts on an issue I’ve been dealing with for around 10 years, and that I’ve never been able to fully solve. I consistently get a hotspot on my right foot, always in exactly the same location: the outer midfoot (roughly around the cuboid / 4th-5th metatarsal area). It’s not joint pain, but a burning sensation caused by pressure that gradually builds up until it becomes uncomfortable. The pattern has always been the same: - It mainly appears during sustained efforts in Zone 3 or above, such as long climbs or steady tempo riding. - It is much more likely to happen when the temperature is above 30°C (86°F). - It rarely happens during easy rides or rides with frequent changes in intensity. - It is always on the right foot, and always in exactly the same spot. One interesting observation is that if I loosen the BOA dial and allow some air circulation around the affected area, the burning sensation disappears within a short time, even if I keep riding. Once I tighten the shoe again, it gradually comes back. Another observation is that my feet don’t behave exactly the same. Using G8 insoles, my right foot requires significantly more arch support (L3/L4), while my left foot feels comfortable with only L2. I also have a consistent difference in how I load each foot. On the left side I feel pressure distributed more evenly, with good support under the first metatarsal. On the right side I feel noticeably less pressure under the first metatarsal and a much stronger tendency to load the outside of the foot throughout the pedal stroke. What puzzles me is that over the last 10 years, almost everything has changed, yet this issue has remained. During that time I’ve changed: - multiple bikes with different geometries; - several professional bike fits; - saddle height and setback countless times; - cleat position; - completely different shoes (from narrow Sidi shoes to Lake Wide models); - different pedal systems; - several insoles, including customizable ones.

Hi cyclists, I’d like to lose weight – I currently weigh 92kg. Any tips? I started road cycling three weeks ago and cycle 55 km in 3 hours, but I find it really tough because of my weight. If you could help, that’d be great. I’ve also been feeling some pain in my knees and a burning sensation in my feet – is that normal?? By the way, could you let me know your Strava usernames so I can add you? Thanks