conquered the hill

[nickp]

Yay, finally managed to get up the hill home without stopping, it's not a very steep hill, only 10% at it's steepest but is a great achievement for me, and shows that my fitness is building.

On a seperate note, i have a constant clicking in my knee, and after todays ride it has been a bit painful/aching, should i see a doc or just stick with the ibuleve/deepheat.

Cheers

 

[Archie_tect]

Nickp,
Congratulations conquering your hill.
I had always promised myself I'd get up Whickham Bank without stopping before I die.... thankfully I did, and I haven't.
Not sure what's best for your knee- maybe a couple of days rest, then try a short ride to test?
Chris

 

[Garz]

Just take a look at your positioning nick, it may just need some minor tweaking with your setup to relieve that old knee!

 

[nickp]

Riding position was my first thought, and i know i have my saddle to low, i'll raise it to the reconmended height and see if it helps.

 

[aJohnson]

Good job. I had a constant knee-click when I used to play football alot, it just seemed to disappear over time though.

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[lanternerouge]

Well done!

 

[nickp]

Thanks all

 

[purplepolly]

Yay, finally managed to get up the hill home without stopping, it's not a very steep hill, only 10% at it's steepest but is a great achievement for me, and shows that my fitness is building.

doesn't... it... feel... good... once... you're... on the flat again and suddenly it's a lot easier

 

[nickp]

doesn't... it... feel... good... once... you're... on the flat again and suddenly it's a lot easier

It certainly does, and going down it is even better

 

[Randochap]

Ice it. Then make sure your bike is fitted correctly, including shoes, cleats, etc.

Are you spinning or mashing? Make sure your gears are up to the job. Don't ramp up distance and climbing faster than you can adapt. Get enough rest.