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[JuhaL]

I had a massive cramp in yesterday my right calf, damn it feels good . I should start to understand that i am 53 that i should take easily, no chance to be a professional. Need to learn that lesson someday.

 

[keithaitch]

I had a massive cramp in yesterday my right calf, damn it feels good . I should start to understand that i am 53 that i should take easily, no chance to be a professional. Need to learn that lesson someday.

Yes, but not yet

 

[Londonbg]

Hello. Found you via bkool. Did actually join many moons ago but neglected to post. Would love to join some rides soon in the correct time zone. Have requested to join the bkool group. Many thanks.

Sean

 

[AAAC 76C]

Hello. Found you via bkool. Did actually join many moons ago but neglected to post. Would love to join some rides soon in the correct time zone. Have requested to join the bkool group. Many thanks.

Sean

Welcome Sean, an Admin will get back to you shortly.

PS: Do I detect the use of a Mobile Phone whilst riding on the Queen's Highways in your photo.
The punishment for this offence in Cyclechat is 3 back to back climbs of Alp d'Huez.

 

[AAAC 76C]

I had a massive cramp in yesterday my right calf, damn it feels good . I should start to understand that i am 53 that i should take easily, no chance to be a professional. Need to learn that lesson someday.

A man that likes the feeling of calf cramps!
You'll do well on a turbo.
Cramp is more to do with lack of
a) stretching/warming up
b) dehydration
c) stretching/ warming down.
Sort those three things out and you should be OK to continue punishing your body for a good few years yet.
For me I swear by the SIS 'Go Hydro Tablets', start taking on the fluid during a good half hour warm-up and throughout the session and you should be OK and then stretch out after you have warmed down for 5 to 10 minutes.

 

[CXRAndy]

SIS 'Go Hydro

Get some salt tablets as described. Use a roller to break down the tightness

 

[Bored Man]

Hello. Found you via bkool. Did actually join many moons ago but neglected to post. Would love to join some rides soon in the correct time zone. Have requested to join the bkool group. Many thanks.

Sean

 

[Bored Man]

Get some salt tablets as described. Use a roller to break down the tightness

Oh, and alcohol.. a steady intake of alcohol.

 

[AAAC 76C]

Oh, and alcohol.. a steady intake of alcohol.

Jim, we drink to numb the pain not to stop it.
Plus it helps us forget how much it hurt last time in order that we don't mind doing it again.

 

[Aleman]

Admin will always accept late rides but the problem is the rides showing up in bkool taking too long at the moment.

In that case I refer the "Admin" to my latest attempt at CG3 ... No Massive improvement, but an improvement nonetheless

 

[AAAC 76C]

In that case I refer the "Admin" to my latest attempt at CG3 ... No Massive improvement, but an improvement nonetheless

All improvements are 'massive' especially if frequent.

 

[AAAC 76C]

Jim, we drink to numb the pain not to stop it.
Plus it helps us forget how much it hurt last time in order that we don't mind doing it again.

Hmm.
That reminds me of marriage!

 

[AAAC 76C]

Get some salt tablets as described. Use a roller to break down the tightness

Use the roller on your calves, not the tablets as they will just go everywhere.

 

[JuhaL]

Good points those better warm-up and cooling down and ofcourse better dehydration before actual training session. I skip that way too often. Thx for advice. Maybe bit of salt before session is not bad either, depending metabolism.

 

[JuhaL]

Oh, and alcohol.. a steady intake of alcohol.

Single malt whiskey and beer, i have done that dehydration perfectly