Aches and pains...

[97_CAH]

Recently started riding MTB again, Nothing too serious mainly just riding down the local canal and around the park.
Not pushing a fast pace, nice and relaxed for the most part.
Around 30 mins in my back in particular has started to ache and I get a excruciating cramping type pain in my lower right leg.
Ive had a bike fit done at my local bike shop and the bike is the correct size for me. Before the aches and cramps happen the bike is comfortable and enjoyable to ride. I can push through the back ache but the cramping instantly stops me in my tracks. The last time it happened, I had to get my wife to come and pick me and the bike up (she was not amused )

Has anyone else experienced something similar when starting to ride again? Any advice?

 

[Yellow Saddle]

It takes a long time for the body to get used to new ways of doing its thing. Take it slower but be consistent. Consider some supplementary exercises like stretching and strenthening. Fitness is a combination of stamina, strength and flexibility and yours is not up to par for what you're trying to do.

 

[sevenfourate]

Most of us have aches and pains when resting 🤣 Let alone riding !

Suggestions ? Get some Big-boy pants with more padding 😜

Seriously - cramping. Are you properly hydrated before and during rides. At first especially: are you taking a snack with you ?

The niggles will go - but this cycling lark is generally quite hard. It doesn’t get a whole lot easier. You just get faster with more and more practice.

Enjoy !

 

[wafter]

Assuming the fit is correct try stretches and dead hangs to sort the back out. Also bear in mind that modern MTBs have got longer and lower, which might be more trying for a less-flexible back than alternatives.

As above the cramping sounds like it's rooted elsewhere - so ensure you're hydrated and are getting enough sodium / potassium / magnesium.

Cramping can also be a sign of poor liver function and various other things, if you'd like something else to worry about

 

[Punkawallah]

If it went from ‘comfortable’ to ‘not’ after the bike fit, try putting the bike back to as it was.

 

[fossyant]

If you haven't ridden for years then it's going to hurt. I'd ride a bit more often but limit it to say 30 minutes, before you start to hurt. How often are you now riding ? If it's once a week, you will continue to hurt from doing nothing.

 

[Sharky]

excruciating cramping type pain in my lower right leg.

Is it cold where you are? Hope you are not riding in shorts.