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| 2820.1 | | MASALA::GGOODMAN | Loonatic | Tue Aug 02 1994 04:30 | 24 |
| Re.Elbow
Wearing track mitts? If not, the cushioned palm might help reduce the
strain on the elbow. If you are, how old are they? Is the chamois still
in good condition?
Re.Knees
Is this the longest ride that you've done by a good bit? If so, it may
just be fatigue. Still, do the usual, check pedals (make sure spindle
isn't bent), shoes (make sure that there isn't any nasty lumps inside)
and cleates (make sure that they aren't worn and are aligned OK). You
say that you back is pushed off centre because of your elbow. That
could be your problem. I have a lot of problems with my back and it
get's worse with age (and I'm only 23... :-( My whole lower body
tightens and I have great trouble relaxing my legs. This won't help
you're knees. Also, you may find that your back being out of position
is making you leg go in an awkward circle. I have a tendency to lean to
the left when I'm on the bike and thi scan hurt my right knee because
it is getting forced into a longer circle.
Have you had your elbow looked at?
Graham.
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| 2820.2 | | USCTR1::BEALE | | Tue Aug 02 1994 09:49 | 13 |
| Track mitts...yes, mine are broken in but not old or worn out. The
elbow is from a dislocation from a hang gliding accident (don't ask) a
few years ago, and I have since had surgery twice...so yes, I have had
it looked at! There's very little I can do about the pain in the
elbow, but it's nice to know I'm not the only one with back pain!
I have done a few long rides (long for me is 50+ miles) but had not
felt the knee pain before. The pain didn't start until about the last
10 miles of each trip (down to the Cape and back). Once I got off the
bike, all was well. It only hurt to pedal. I shifted into the lower
gears to spin a little and take the pressure off. That did help a bit.
Lisa
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| 2820.3 | | MASALA::GGOODMAN | Loonatic | Wed Aug 03 1994 03:24 | 14 |
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If spinning the legs faster helps, it sounds like it's nothing more
serious than general fatigue. Either that knee must be a little weaker
(possible if you are right handed) or your back is rotating your
position which is making it tired before the other one.
Using big gears relies on strength. What sor of cadence are you riding
at for the whole trip? Are you using bigger gears at the end through
fatigue or are you using big gears all ride? If only at the end, don't
worry, you'll get stronger as you get fitter. If the whole way through
try riding at a faster cadence (90-100rpm is generally regarded as
optimum).
Graham.
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| 2820.4 | Cadence... | USCTR1::BEALE | | Thu Aug 04 1994 11:46 | 10 |
| I've been monitoring my leg movements over the last couple days
commuting into work and I think you're right about cadence...I'm
averaging about 80 - 85, but increased this week. I can't really tell,
since I didn't feel the knee problem until about 50 miles into the
trip each day. I haven't felt it at all on my 40-mile a day commutes.
Thanks again for the tips, Graham. Let's hope things improve before my
first century!
Lisa
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| 2820.5 | My guess | AIMHI::RAYMOND | | Mon Aug 08 1994 16:24 | 18 |
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Elbow:
I had a problem earlier in the year with both of my elbows
getting sore and stiff after a ride. I talked with the bike dealer
and we moved my seat up a little since it appeared that my arms were
fully extended and didnt have any bend in them while riding.
Anyways that seemed to do the trick since they havent bothered me
since.
Knee:
Well, it could be your seat height and alignment over the pedals
I would have that checked out also.
Good luck and happy commuting.
MikeR
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