Starting again

[Andy Jeffery]

Hi All, looking for some advice please guys. Started cycling in September and got upto 120 miles per week but this is when the problems started! I started to get really bad knee pains after 30 or so miles. Stopped for a week or so and went again but more pain. I think I went too hard to fast and over did it. I. Going for a bike fit with Adrian Timmis on the 5th of Feb for a full bike fit with foot beds. I will have been off the bike for over 8 weeks and now feel ready to start again.
Any advice on how training for a beginner to avoid the same happening again would be much appreciated!!
Many thanks
Andy

 

[vickster]

Do you get pain in your knees at any other time and if so, have you seen a doctor about them before you start again?

 

[Fubar]

Hi All, looking for some advice please guys. Started cycling in September and got upto 120 miles per week but this is when the problems started! I started to get really bad knee pains after 30 or so miles. Stopped for a week or so and went again but more pain. I think I went too hard to fast and over did it. I. Going for a bike fit with Adrian Timmis on the 5th of Feb for a full bike fit with foot beds. I will have been off the bike for over 8 weeks and now feel ready to start again.
Any advice on how training for a beginner to avoid the same happening again would be much appreciated!!
Many thanks
Andy

Think you've answered your own question - bike fit, don't go off too fast and far and enjoy being on the bike without trying to break any records. If the pain persists see a medical pro.

Take it easy

 

[Andy Jeffery]

Do you get pain in your knees at any other time and if so, have you seen a doctor about them before you start again?

No. The pain went the day after I stopped each time and was on top of the right knee cap on the inner side

 

[Rupie]

Have you had your bike custom fitted, maybe it is not set up correctly for you ?

 

[Andy Jeffery]

Have you had your bike custom fitted, maybe it is not set up correctly for you ?

Going on the 5th with Adrian Timmis who and ex Tour de France rider from the 80s. His fit takes 3 hours and includes cleats, handle bars, etc etc

 

[vickster]

He should presumably be abl to advise on how to avoid knee pain too. I'd stick to flat routes while getting back into it

 

[Andy Jeffery]

Hi All,
Just come back from my bike fit with Adrian Timmis. Fan bloody tastic is all I can say. Turns out the the handle bars needed turning upwards, I was cycling on my toes and Dr has confirmed quad tendon strain. The seat was lowered and push back and up by 2 cms. Well the bike feels totally different my arms are not outstretched my action is more fluid etc etc. can't recommend Cadence sport enough and looking forward to easing into it again slowly this time. Cheers Andy

 

[Peteaud]

Hi All,
Just come back from my bike fit with Adrian Timmis. Fan bloody tastic is all I can say. Turns out the the handle bars needed turning upwards, I was cycling on my toes and Dr has confirmed quad tendon strain. The seat was lowered and push back and up by 2 cms. Well the bike feels totally different my arms are not outstretched my action is more fluid etc etc. can't recommend Cadence sport enough and looking forward to easing into it again slowly this time. Cheers Andy

Have you got a link.

 

[Andy Jeffery]

Hi
If you type cadence sport into your web browser he will come straight up