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Achilles tendon protection from bicycle pedals

💚 healthproduct problemSingle report ●●●●● severity 2/5

A cyclist reports frequently striking their Achilles tendon against their bicycle pedal when starting, causing injury and broken skin, and is seeking a protective solution that does not cause irritation.

Who's affected: A cyclist who experiences frequent pedal-to-ankle collisions

⚠️ Single report. This is one person's account. We mark it so until more voices confirm it.

What people do today

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Ideas a builder, maker or community group could start on:

  1. A lightweight, breathable ankle sleeve with integrated impact-resistant padding specifically for the Achilles area.
  2. A clip-on pedal guard accessory that attaches to the pedal to blunt the edge that contacts the ankle.
  3. A DIY guide for modifying existing athletic socks with protective foam inserts for cyclists.
I want to build this

Real voices

“Occasionally, my Achilles tendon and pedal will collide, sometimes even breaking the skin.”

Source: Stack Exchange (fitness) · CC BY-SA 4.0, user-contributed content from Stack Exchange; summarized and modified

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