Still getting over a cold so a very slow 25 miles this morning on my old commuter as my proper bike is broken
Nice part of the world for cyclingNot sure how well it'll come out but the view from the hills above Restronguet Creek looking down towards Falmouth was beautiful today. Even with the clouds.
Two big consecutive days in the seat!50 yesterday around the sperrin's
78 today around Donegal. Over 4000 feet of climbing each day.
I am totally busted.
The weather has been perfect. Lovely views around Donegal coast line. The brother and brother in-law are training for the Donegal 555.Two big consecutive days in the seat!
That's a great run
I doubt it is down to using different muscle groups, that would not give sore knees I don't think. There are several possibilities. Saddle could be the wrong height, either too low or even worse too high. It could be if you are pedaling at too low a cadence but using high force especially if you are getting a bit older.I am not very experienced on the bike. Normally I run, anything from 5k to marathon. Since I have started back biking my knee caps have been sore, my left is actually tender to touch. Today's cycle was difficult. Is this just down to using new muscles or is it bad posture
I am not very experienced on the bike. Normally I run, anything from 5k to marathon. Since I have started back biking my knee caps have been sore, my left is actually tender to touch. Today's cycle was difficult. Is this just down to using new muscles or is it bad posture
Possibly cleat alignment, a proper bike fit is well worth the expense.Do you clip in? When I first started to clip in my knees were sore, well more specifically my right knee was sore....so much so that I only clip in now on a long ride or sportive and don't bother when commuting or on a shortish ride.
Possibly cleat alignment, a proper bike fit is well worth the expense.
It's the front of the knee cap. I am going to look into getting a bike fit.I doubt it is down to using different muscle groups, that would not give sore knees I don't think. There are several possibilities. Saddle could be the wrong height, either too low or even worse too high. It could be if you are pedaling at too low a cadence but using high force especially if you are getting a bit older.
Whereabouts is the discomfort, on the front of the knees or one side or the other?
Have a read of THIS and see what you think. Do you have a good bike shop nearby that can do a proper Bike Fit? It can make a big difference.
I think that's the right decision, make sure you research your bike fitters though and go with who seems to be the most experienced/qualified.It's the front of the knee cap. I am going to look into getting a bike fit.
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