cramps in legs

[Crankarm]

I predict the OP is a newbie/born again cyclist, has very little cycling miles in his legs and is generally unfit hence suffering cramps. They also have only 20 posts and haven't been back for nearly 2 weeks now.

 

[Blue Hills]

And has a slight limp in the left leg and in inturned big toe on the right foot, eh Sherlock?

 

[Ganymede]

I predict the OP is a newbie/born again cyclist, has very little cycling miles in his legs and is generally unfit hence suffering cramps. They also have only 20 posts and haven't been back for nearly 2 weeks now.

She. Pearl lives in Thailand and is indeed new to commuter cycling. She visits from time to time. I'm sure she'll be back to see what we've said.

 

[Crankarm]

And has a slight limp in the left leg and in inturned big toe on the right foot, eh Sherlock?

You know of him her as well?

 

[Blue Hills]

On the question in hand I get the feeling that it's not as simple as being out of condition.

Even though I got my worst ever ever cramp when I set off fully loaded after two months off the bike. In both legs at once mid ride!

Most of the cramp I have got has turned up off the ride at odd times (in bed, in the pub) when I have actually been doing lots of cycling.

 

[Joshua Plumtree]

Try putting a little Indian Tonic Water in your drinks bottle. Not only does it add sweetness/taste to the water, which I find very bland and unappealing, it also contains quinine which seems to stop me getting the stomach cramps I used to suffer from after a particularly hard/hot ride.