Uncomfortable Ride

[Biker Joe]

As @ColinJ said, just check your saddle height. I’ve had the saddle too low in the past and my legs feel painful and tired especially the top of my thighs above the knees. Raising the saddle about 5mm sorted the issue.

Checked and it's fine. Thanks for the suggestion though.

 

[Biker Joe]

I'm having a lot of days like that @Biker Joe . Ive put a lot of down to stress and a dodgy AC unit at my last place. There's also been the deadly hayfever which has pushed me over the edge this year. Thankfully the first two issues are resolved but I think Ive laid back to much and the hayfever has hit worse this year, so whilst I am getting fitter I'm not there yet :-/

Oh! Bad luck. I hope your issues resolve themselves quickly.

 

[gavroche]

I also find that I ride better if I wait a few days. It may have something to do with age and the time it takes for recovery. Give yourself a few days off the bike.

 

[Biker Joe]

I also find that I ride better if I wait a few days. It may have something to do with age and the time it takes for recovery. Give yourself a few days off the bike.

I can relate to that. I tend to forget I'm 74 and not quite in my prime.

 

[Dave 123]

No. I'm feeling fine in myself just very weak. My wife reminded me that I was doing heavy work in the garden this last weekend and may have overdone it. Distinct possibility.

Heavy work in the garden is a stupid idea. Get other people to do that. That’s what I do!

 

[Globalti]

I'm 62 and I'm beginning to think that in summer most cyclists are in a state of permanent mild fatigue.

A heavy gardening session with untrained muscles could need a week for recovery. I've learned that a big gym session needs a few days for recovery.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Trying too hard?

I found my best rides are where I'm not thinking about going fast, just enjoying myself and

That's about right with myself.
Some days I warm up and my legs seem to have loads in them.
Then I go for a ride with Son in Law
And I realise I'm not really pushing at all on my rides..
Food and hydration play a big part I guess.
Day after a pasta meal I'm far better than I am after fish and chips

Beer now that's something else

 

[Biker Joe]

Update. I'm feeling generally OK today until I try to do anything. Then I find I've got no energy. So I reckon I've just been overdoing it just lately. I'm going to rest up for a few days just doing general day to day stuff with a little light exercise. I won't find that easy but needs be.
Bike fettling time me thinks.
Thank you for your replies and support. I appreciate it.

 

[GuyBoden]

I don't know if you've noticed, but It has been a bit hot recently.