Why Mountain Bikers Are Always Hurt | Dr. Jessie Duppler on Bike Fit, Strength & Injury Prevention

Too many riders think pain is just part of mountain biking. Low back pain, numb hands, saddle discomfort, knee pain, tight hips — most of us have experienced it at some point and just kept riding through it. But what if a lot of those issues are actually preventable? In this episode of the Women’s MTB Network Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jessie Duppler — Doctor of Physical Therapy, cyclist, bike fit specialist, and founder of Chain Reaction Physical Therapy — to talk about the biggest mistakes riders make when it comes to body mechanics, bike setup, strength training, and injury recovery. We dive into: common mountain bike injuries bike fit myths why cyclists are always tight and in pain strength training for riders women-specific fit issues returning to riding after injury why stretching alone usually isn’t enough how strength and mobility impact technical riding confidence Whether you’re racing, riding park, doing long endurance rides, or just trying to feel better on the bike, this episode is packed with useful takeaways. Follow Dr. Jessie Duppler: Chain Reaction Physical Therapy Jessie Duppler Instagram Follow the Women’s MTB Network: Women’s MTB Network Website Women’s MTB Network Instagram