Painfull legs after a long bike ride

[Gary gillespie]

I have just cycled over 800miles over a 7 day period ending 5 days ago. My legs and knees are so painful it is not real.How do you recover from a long bike ride like I did
Gary

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi. Welcome from powys. Don't cycle so far in such a short space of time? Sounds like you have just cycled to far, and you havnt allowed yourself to have any rest. I'm far from being an expert, but it does sound like too much in too short a space of time. I'm sure someone else will be along who can help you, and answer your question much better than me. Good luck

 

[vickster]

Did you manage to stretch fully every day? Perhaps go get a sports massage from a trained physio and an assessment from said physio. Would be £50 well spent (warning it will hurt a LOT at the time if they are any good)!!

 

[martint235]

I have just cycled over 800miles over a 7 day period ending 5 days ago. My legs and knees are so painful it is not real.How do you recover from a long bike ride like I did
Gary

LEL 2013 was 900 miles in just short of 5 days for me. The good news is I was commuting to work by bike around 4 days afterwards so I don't think your legs will be sore for long. On the bad news side, it took me around 3 weeks to get rid of the spots (run down body); around 3 months to get all the feeling back in my left hand and about 4 months before I was able to grip or say turn a door handle with my right hand.

Still worth it though.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

As @vickster says - get a sports massage. It will hurt like hell whilst it is happening. Also getting back out on the bike and doing something short & easy helps me. A sauna may also help along with some swimming. Just don't stop all exercise totally. Some gentle exercise is still needed.

 

[boydj]

Why not try some (very) gentle cycling - 20 to 30 minutes should be enough to start with. This should ease some of the stiffness and soreness.

 

[KneesUp]

LEL 2013 was 900 miles in just short of 5 days for me. .. it took me around 3 weeks to get rid of the spots (run down body); around 3 months to get all the feeling back in my left hand and about 4 months before I was able to grip or say turn a door handle with my right hand.

Sounds great!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Make sure you properly warm-up and warm-down. Pint of Milkshake as soon as you get off the bike and gentle stretching.

 

[MikeG]

I have just cycled over 800miles over a 7 day period ending 5 days ago. My legs and knees are so painful it is not real.How do you recover from a long bike ride like I did
Gary

Rule 5, I'm afraid..........

 

[Sharky]

I have just cycled over 800miles over a 7 day period ending 5 days ago. My legs and knees are so painful it is not real.How do you recover from a long bike ride like I did
Gary

Enjoy the pain while it lasts. It's a good excuse to avoid decorating and gardening and I'm sure all your family/friends will be making you lots of cups of tea.

Was it a tour you just did? What was the route? Any stories to tell? Pictures?

Well done - have a cup of tea on me.
Keith

 

[JasonHolder]

Rule 5, I'm afraid..........

Please link me the rules ive been looking everywhere and was going to create a nee thread asking for them. Thanks

 

[MikeG]

Please link me the rules ive been looking everywhere and was going to create a nee thread asking for them. Thanks

Velominati: The Rules

 

[JasonHolder]

Cheers