@Boon 51 Crisps/salty foods can help a lot, as @Nigelnaturist has said. When doing Ten Tors as a young chap when someone suffered from cramp we would either share some crisps, or give them an empty packet to lick clean.
That doesn't explain why I some times get cramp in the middle of the night, and since I have upped my salt in take it seems to have abated, coincidence maybe, and since April (excluding last month) I average 800+ miles a month.
Just get out and ride, at what feels comfortable, the first rides just ride try and comfortable on the bike i.e. saddle height ect.. (heel on the pedal when the pedal is at 6 o'clock and leg is straight is a good starting point), after a few rides you will need to push yourslef a little to improve (how hard you do this is down to and your physical condition), start doing hills a.s.a.p., dont be afraid of the wind, unless it is like the winds we had on Thur. Cycling clothing makes things better, if you don't already have some.Well in jan I'll be hoping to start a world of progress, fully healed from an injury, new bike and a fresh year!
So i'm digging for tips, my aim is for the first week to start with 10 miles , up it to 15 then 20 and then 25
Most drivers believe it or not are good, it's all about awarenesses, you cant do much about cars overtaking you apart from making sure your not in the gutter, as I have found the further you are in the carriageway the more they take notice, though you do get the odd comment or blare of a horn. Things in front, its is a matter of being observant a car at that upcoming junction on the left waiting to pull out assume s/he hasn't seen you again being away from the curb will make it easier for them to notice you.An easy 45 mile today. Which shows I am making some progress as just 10 weeks ago there was no such thing as an "easy" 45 miles! Every driver I came across was brilliant too, gave me plenty of room and a few even gave way to me when they didn't need too. A really fun ride.
