So I’m training for a big ride in a few months and trying to increase my mileage / exertion.
Today I did a 53 mile ride with 3,700ft elevation. Max elevation 700ft. Suffice to say it was quite tough for me.
This of course was partly down to the fact that I ride fixed gear.
A modest 70” which was probably a little high for this terrain but not ridiculous.
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After about 30 mins of stretching and rest I realised I had an odd pain like I’d been kicked in the lower shin.
It’s only on my right leg as I probably favour this one.
As I type this 4 hours later it’s already improving.
Have I just overdone it? I do have a tendency to ride ‘toe down’ but to be fair, I’ve been doing this for the best part of 30 years with no probs.
The only difference today was I went further and harder than usual.
Any help much appreciated.
Today I did a 53 mile ride with 3,700ft elevation. Max elevation 700ft. Suffice to say it was quite tough for me.
This of course was partly down to the fact that I ride fixed gear.
A modest 70” which was probably a little high for this terrain but not ridiculous.
-
After about 30 mins of stretching and rest I realised I had an odd pain like I’d been kicked in the lower shin.
It’s only on my right leg as I probably favour this one.
As I type this 4 hours later it’s already improving.
Have I just overdone it? I do have a tendency to ride ‘toe down’ but to be fair, I’ve been doing this for the best part of 30 years with no probs.
The only difference today was I went further and harder than usual.
Any help much appreciated.