Hello all,
I am a new cyclist previous regular fell runner who has sought a change in activity. I have had three rides so far the same route 32km (Peak District) - which is a very hilly route. Whenever I train, I train to my maximum effort and generally ache for a few days after. I am 186cm (6ft 2) and 80 kg. I do not have a cyclist physique and my quads and not built for cycling. I have not rode for 2 weeks now and my quads are still aching when climbing stairs etc. They are also moderately tender when massaged. I am 37 years and of good health and my question really is this to be expected in an absolute beginner? My saddle height has been checked and is correct - Foot position??
any advice or comment would be welcome
Mod edit: the same query has been posted in Health Issues, here. Any advice on quad issues should go to the health thread, please. And keep this one for saying hello! (By the way, welcome to cyclechat ethansky!)
I am a new cyclist previous regular fell runner who has sought a change in activity. I have had three rides so far the same route 32km (Peak District) - which is a very hilly route. Whenever I train, I train to my maximum effort and generally ache for a few days after. I am 186cm (6ft 2) and 80 kg. I do not have a cyclist physique and my quads and not built for cycling. I have not rode for 2 weeks now and my quads are still aching when climbing stairs etc. They are also moderately tender when massaged. I am 37 years and of good health and my question really is this to be expected in an absolute beginner? My saddle height has been checked and is correct - Foot position??
any advice or comment would be welcome
Mod edit: the same query has been posted in Health Issues, here. Any advice on quad issues should go to the health thread, please. And keep this one for saying hello! (By the way, welcome to cyclechat ethansky!)
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You're just overdoing it, cycling uses different muscles to running/walking so you need to build those up, slowly.
