Pedal stroke- toes down??

[sjbraun]

I went for a 45 mile ride with my wife this morning. She's trying get back in cycling shape so we can enjoy the El Grupo Fall Fundo in mid-November. (Due to some ridiculous work demands, she pretty much gave up riding for the last year.) Riding behind her today, I noticed her toes point down at the bottom of her pedal stroke. In contrast, my foot is pretty flat at the bottom of the pedal rotation.

Do pointed toes impede her? Not sure if I should try to "correct" a bad habit/fit or if cyclists simply have different pedaling styles.

Thanks

-Steve

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