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FunkyDuck

FunkyDuck

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Location
London Town
My first ride that didn't have my desk at the end of it at the weekend. 30 miles in about 2 hours, really enjoyed it too (and hope the chap I stopped to help who got knocked of his bike by a car is ok!).

Planning anouther ride this weekend, maybe try 40 miles but just wanted to ask, while I am a newbie, I have been cycling to work and back for about 4 Months 7 miles each way, and no trouble at all, however after the 30 miles I found the next day my lower back really aching, and my knees a bit clicky! Is this just my body dealing with some unexpected exercise or something else? my seat position perhaps?

Cheers :smile:

FD
 
Sittingduck

Sittingduck

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Somewhere flat
Man, you crazy ducker! Stepping up from 7 miles to 30 is one helluva jump. Try 12 or 15, then 20, 25 then 30 :smile:

Glad you enjoyed it though!


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FunkyDuck

FunkyDuck

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Location
London Town
I could have gone further! the lass I was with had to drag me back, it really was easier than I thought, but suffered the next day. I think you're right that's a big jump I think my lack of patience got the better of me, it often does.

I am doing a London to Paris ride next spring, need to make sure I can cope with that. I've not really encountered any hills yet, dreading it.
 
Sittingduck

Sittingduck

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Location
Somewhere flat
The back ache is prob just on account of you being in the saddle a lot longer than you are used to. Of course it could be down to setup, eg. Too stretched out or bars too low. Difficult to tell at this stage. Make sure you have the saddle up high enough, so that you can only reach the floor with tip toes. Leg should be almost straight at the bottom of the pedal stroke. If your hips rock and hamstrings hurt, it's up too high. Quads hurting mean it may be too low.

Re:hills
Northerners will be along shortly to advise that "by eck, there are no real hills in London". Until they arrive though, may I suggest you try Greenwich, Crystal Palace, Richmond Park or the like, to get used to climbs.

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calibanzwei

calibanzwei

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Location
Warrington
FunkyDuck said:
I could have gone further! the lass I was with had to drag me back, it really was easier than I thought, but suffered the next day. I think you're right that's a big jump I think my lack of patience got the better of me, it often does.

I am doing a London to Paris ride next spring, need to make sure I can cope with that. I've not really encountered any hills yet, dreading it.
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Was following said lass the main reason for your continued vigor on longer rides?
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FunkyDuck

FunkyDuck

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Location
London Town
calibanzwei said:
Was following said lass the main reason for your continued vigor on longer rides?
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lol no, I bat for the other side.. :whistle:
 
CopperCyclist

CopperCyclist

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Impressive jump from a 7 mile commute to a 30 miler, I salute you. I've had to go gradually from my 6 mile commute upwards, five miles at a time (up to 25 miles as my 'long' run on my rest days atm) however, I've found its not a lack of fitness thats stopped me making bigger jumps - its my arse aching after being in the saddle for longer periods! The longer I spend though, the more comfortable its getting :smile:
 
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FunkyDuck

FunkyDuck

New Member
Location
London Town
CopperCyclist said:
Impressive jump from a 7 mile commute to a 30 miler, I salute you. I've had to go gradually from my 6 mile commute upwards, five miles at a time (up to 25 miles as my 'long' run on my rest days atm) however, I've found its not a lack of fitness thats stopped me making bigger jumps - its my arse aching after being in the saddle for longer periods! The longer I spend though, the more comfortable its getting :smile:
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Long live gel seat and padded shorts!
 
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